Clients eligible for a Healthcare Home must meet one of the following three conditions:
OR one of these chronic health conditions:
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) expect healthcare homes to:
– Lower rates of emergency room use
– Reduce in-hospital admissions and re-admissions
– Reduce healthcare costs
– Decrease reliance on long-term care facilities
– Improve experience of care, quality of life and consumer satisfaction
A Nurse Care Manager is available to help you identify and achieve your healthcare and wellness goals; provide you with access to health education opportunities addressing nutrition, physical activity and smoking cessation; provide comprehensive transitional care including follow-up from inpatient and other settings; help you access a family doctor and other medical care providers; and assist you in finding community resources and support.