Why Congress should extend acute care at home waivers

<p>"More studies are needed to fully understand the impact of in-home hospital care programs on quality and cost. Extending the waivers will give physicians, health systems, health services researchers, and policymakers the opportunity to further analyze these programs’ results to determine the future for this person-centered care model.</p> <p>The movement from inpatient to in-home acute-level care started long before COVID-19, and the pandemic accelerated it. Congress should extend the acute care at home waivers to ensure these innovative and patient-centered programs continue for those who rely on them."</p> <p><a href= "https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/who-we-are/permanente-medicine/the-permanente-federation/stephen-parodi-md" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow external noreferrer" data-wpel-link="external">Stephen Parodi</a> is an infectious disease physician and health care executive.</p> <p>He shares his story and discusses his KevinMD article, "<a href= "https://www.kevinmd.com/2022/05/the-public-health-emergency-brought-health-care-into-the-21st-century-lets-keep-moving-forward.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The public health emergency brought health care into the 21st century. Let’s keep moving forward</a>."</p> <p><em>This episode is sponsored by <a href= "https://www.patternlife.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Pattern</a>, physician disability and life insurance made simple.</em></p> <p><em>Shopping for disability insurance can be complicated and time-consuming. Wondering if you are getting the best prices and discounts while in training can make the process even more overwhelming. Pattern believes doctors have more important things to do than spend hours sorting through numerous insurance options. This is why thousands of doctors trust Pattern to help them compare and understand the insurance they are buying. They do this in three simple steps: First, request your quotes online. Second, compare your options and ask questions. And third, secure your policy. Be confident that you have