Where Primary Care Fits in the Shift to Home Care Models

The shift toward Hospital-at-Home (HaH) and Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) is transforming patient care by moving services into the home, offering enhanced comfort and accessibility, especially for elderly and rural patients. Small primary care practices can leverage their close patient relationships to integrate HaH and RPM, partnering with larger systems for necessary infrastructure. Technology, including telemedicine and RPM, plays a crucial role in continuous monitoring and virtual care, complementing traditional in-person visits. As the role of providers evolves, there is a greater emphasis on analyzing RPM data, conducting virtual visits, and coordinating care—requiring new workflows and flexible scheduling to meet patient needs.

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