Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3323554 | Clinics in Geriatric Medicine | 2009 | 16 Pages |
Abstract
This article describes: the origin and evolution of house calls; what is uniquely gained from house calls for both patients and providers; key clinical issues managed at home; evidence that house calls improve outcomes; organization of house call practices; and changes in Medicare reimbursement, technology, and interdisciplinary team care that have influenced the delivery of home-based medical care.
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Authors
Helen Kao, Rebecca Conant, Theresa Soriano, Wayne McCormick,