Hospital at Home

“[University of] Michigan Medicine in July rolled out its Hospital Care at Home pilot program, which identified patients who can safely return home from Michigan Medicine’s emergency department rather than being admitted to the hospital. Eligible patients must have Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan or Blue Care Network insurance. The program is targeted toward patients with heart failure, pneumonia, urinary tract infection, cellulitis and COPD.  If a patient qualifies for HCAH, they will receive transportation from Huron Valley Ambulance service of Emergent Health Partners from Michigan Medicine’s ED to their home. Once at home, the patient may receive various home-based care services, including blood draws, X-rays and medication infusions, through visits from physicians, nurses, home health aides and physical therapists. The patient also receives a digital tablet and electronic devices kit that monitors their vital signs and transmits data to nurses. Each patient also has a physician and paramedics on call for urgent issues.”   So, what do they do with the uninsured?   MORE

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