THE CHALLENGE

An 85-year-old woman with a history of heart problems and epilepsy faced significant barriers to consistent medical care due to Medicare budget cuts, limited transportation options, and financial constraints. She lived independently in subsidized housing without a caregiver but struggled to afford her medication, resulting in dangerously fluctuating blood thinning levels.

Without regular care, her health was declining, and she was at risk of being placed in a nursing home.

THE SOLUTION

HomeCare Physicians (HCP), part of Northwestern Medicine, stepped in to provide consistent in-home medical care, bridging the gap caused by Medicare cuts and the patient’s mobility challenges. The HCP medical director performed regular house calls, enabling closer monitoring and identification of critical issues. Through this intervention, HCP:

• Adjusted the patient’s prescription regimen in collaboration with her cardiologist to ensure therapeutic stability.
• Facilitated access to additional support services (e.g., homemakers), improving her daily living conditions.
• Encouraged social engagement, enhancing her quality of life and mental well-being.

As a result, the patient avoided nursing home care, her health improved, and she maintained her independence while benefiting from a stronger social network.

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• 3,200+ Professionals Trained
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• 1.2+ MILLION House Calls Supported

Your contributions make all this possible. But there’s more work ahead, and together, we can reach even greater heights.

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