Advanced Applications of Home-Based Primary Care-Virtual Workshop-HBPC = Value-Based Care Video

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Video Summary

In this video presentation, Dr. Tom Cornwell discusses the value of home-based primary care. Home-based primary care brings providers and modern technology into the homes of mostly homebound patients, improving their quality of life, reducing healthcare costs, and allowing them to avoid hospitals and nursing homes. Several factors are driving the growth of home-based primary care, including the aging population, advancing technology, increased funding of home and community-based services, and payment reform. Dr. Cornwell shares compelling stories and data that demonstrate the value of home-based primary care, such as reduced hospital and nursing home use, improved patient outcomes, and cost savings. He also discusses payment reform, including fee-for-service payments and value-based models, such as the highly successful Independence at Home Medicare house call demonstration. To meet the growing demand for home-based primary care, there is a need to expand the workforce. The Geriatric 5Ms framework aligns with the home-based primary care model and focuses on what matters most to patients, mind and mentation, mobility, medications, and multi-complexity.

Keywords

home-based primary care

aging population

payment reform

cost savings

Geriatric 5Ms framework