House Calls: Turn profits with a turn-of-the-century office practice; How to build a house calls program

Why This Topic Matters

Home-based care is increasingly relevant for aging patients with multiple chronic conditions, and practices considering this model need a high-level understanding of how such programs are organized and supported. The article helps readers assess operational requirements, team design, and technology needs before investing in a house-calls service.

Article Sections

1. How to build a house calls program

   Introduces the home-visit care model and explains why some practices are exploring it as a service option for medically complex patients.

2. Reduced hospitalizations

   Describes the care-management and utilization-reduction focus of house-calls programs, along with references to organizational experience and broader policy interest.

3. Be available 24/7

   Covers staffing patterns, coverage expectations, and differences between urban and rural program design for continuous patient access.

4. Get an EMR

   Discusses the role of electronic records and connected technology in supporting documentation, communication, and home-based patient monitoring.