Home Health Care Access and Outcomes Among Vulnerable Older Populations: Challenges and Opportunities
2024
Home Health Care Access and Outcomes Among Vulnerable Older Populations
publication
Author Information
Author(s): Gadbois Emily, Johnson Michael
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Conclusion
The studies highlight significant variations in access to high-quality home health care among vulnerable older populations, particularly those living with dementia.
Supporting Evidence
- Access to high-quality home health care varies widely across the country for people with dementia.
- A novel data linkage was used to understand variation in use of home health care among people living with dementia.
- Hospitalized older Veterans face unique challenges in accessing post-acute home health care.
- Qualitative studies reveal how Medicare Advantage plans design and manage home health care benefits.
- Failures in information transfer impact care delivery and quality for home health care patients living with dementia.
Takeaway
This study looks at how older people, especially those with dementia, can get help at home and how that help can be different depending on where they live.
Methodology
The panel presents findings from five studies using national-level data, Medicare claims, and qualitative research.
Participant Demographics
Vulnerable older populations, including Veterans and people living with dementia.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website