Becker’s Payer Issues Podcast Healthcare Trends: In-Home Assessments
Oct 29, 2024
Catherine Tabaka, CEO of Matrix Medical Network, shares her expertise in medical technology and financial risk management. She discusses the transformative shift towards in-home healthcare, spotlighting the crucial role of in-home assessments that surged during the pandemic. Tabaka highlights how these assessments enhance care coordination and uncover critical health issues, particularly for seniors. With advancements in technology, she emphasizes the growing opportunities for personalized, integrated healthcare that improves patient experiences and outcomes.
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In-Home Assessments as Care Domino
- In-home health assessments provide a complete, 360-degree view of a patient in their natural environment.
- These assessments serve as the first domino to personalize and orchestrate care better within an individual's care ecosystem.
Life-Changing In-Home Examples
- A patient with an amputated leg received a ramp after an in-home visit, improving his quality of life.
- Another patient had an irregular heart sound detected, leading to life-saving surgery thanks to nurse practitioner intervention.
Home Visits Reveal Hidden Needs
- Many in-home assessments identify social determinants like food insecurity and housing issues affecting health.
- Spending quality time in home visits reveals important factors missed in shorter office clinics, enhancing care.