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Home Care

To gain relief from health plan administrative complexities and expenses, family physicians are looking to practice designs that offer more flexibility and greater satisfaction. Some physicians have decided to perform house calls-only, or at least increase the number of house calls made.

The resources below will provide information on what to consider prior to implementing a house calls-only practice.
Home Care Discussion Paper -- Includes information on financial implications, regulatory requirements and how to implement home care visits.
(10-page Word file; About Downloading)
AFP: House Calls -- An article from American Family Physician. (April 2011; Members-Only)
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