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In the wake of the global pandemic, the health care industry has witnessed a seismic shift, particularly regarding post-acute care. Amid surging demand for home health care, a rising caregiver shortage, and inflationary impacts on the ability to retail and attract clinicians, home health organization leaders and HR administrators are looking to home-based care solutions as a new hope for the industry, driven by patient preference and the evolving landscape of health care models. This trend, driven by value-based care (VBC), patient-centeredness, and an aging population, heralds a powerful alliance between home health agencies, providers, and payers, emphasizing collaboration, integration, and addressing gaps in patient care.

Adapting to the demands of home-based care

The growth of home-based care is undeniable, and it extends far beyond routine care. While studies like McKinsey's Consumer Health Insights survey show a surging interest in home health services (16% of respondents aged 65 and older opting for this post-pandemic), the trend extends far beyond basic care. Home health agencies are evolving to handle increasingly complex cases, managing higher acuity patients with positive outcomes and lower re-hospitalization rates. This opens doors to offering significantly more advanced services to a broader range of patients, signifying a willingness to tackle challenging cases and demonstrating the potential for extending in-home care services to populations traditionally thought to require hospitalization.

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