title: The Future of Home Health project: developing the framework for health care at home.
abstract: In addition to providing high-quality care to vulnerable patient populations, home healthcare offers the least costly option for patients and the healthcare system, particularly in postacute care. As the baby boom generation ages, policymakers are expressing concerns about rising costs, variation in home healthcare service use, and program integrity. The Alliance for Home Health Quality and Innovation seeks to develop a research-based strategic framework for the future of home healthcare for older Americans and those with disabilities. This article describes the initiative and invites readers to provide comments and suggestions.
authors: Teresa Lee, JD, MPH, is Executive Director with the Alliance for Home Health Quality and Innovation, Washington, DC. Jennifer Schiller, is Director of Communications with the Alliance for Home Health Quality and Innovation, Washington, DC.
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mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D005544:Forecasting; D006285:Health Planning / Q000458:organization & administration; D018574:Home Care Agencies / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D064650:Home Health Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D015397:Program Evaluation; D014481:United States; D035862:Vulnerable Populations / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*