Why Rush, HCCI Are Bringing Back the Doctor House Call

The idea of a doctor entering the home to treat a patient, a type of medical visit otherwise known as a “house call,” may bring to mind television sitcoms of yesteryear rather than the current health care landscape. But as the COVID-19 emergency continues and more people start to embrace home-based care, there’s a case […]

Top Roadblocks Impeding Home Care Providers’ Ability to Coordinate Services

As the health care system continues to move toward a value-based model, at-home care providers are eager to show their worth. Many hope to do that in part by coordinating with clinical and community partners to deliver holistic care and improved patient outcomes. But despite those ambitions, care coordination is easier said than done. “Projects […]

3 Changes to Make Aging-in-Place a Reality for Seniors

As America’s aging population continues to grow so too do the demands on local communities to meet that population’s changing health care needs. “There’s a real push for people not to be in nursing homes unless they absolutely have to be,” said Robyn Golden, director of health and aging at Rush University Medical Center, during […]