title: Assumptions and realities concerning home healthcare and integrated delivery systems.
abstract: A variety of assumptions exist concerning home healthcare programs and integrated delivery systems (IDSs). These assumptions need clarification in order for IDS executives to fully realize how home healthcare programs can contribute to improved patient care throughout the continuum.
authors.affiliation: Abendshien Associates, Northbrook, IL, USA.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kurtenbach
mesh_terms: D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D005607:Fraud / Q000191:economics; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D006278:Medicare / Q000191:economics; D014481:United States