The doctor will see you now, in your home
Home-based medical care enables older adults to receive regular medical care—from doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, or other providers—right in their own homes. These house calls are typically covered by insurance, as long as the health care provider certifies that the visit is medically necessary and that the patient has a condition that restricts the ability to leave home. The benefits go beyond getting necessary medical care. Home visits help foster the provider-patient relationship, and they give providers a better understanding of a person’s daily health challenges.
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