To gain relief from health plan administrative complexities and expenses, family physicians are looking to other practice designs that offer more flexibility and greater satisfaction. Some have decided to perform house calls-only or at least increase the number of house calls made.
The resources below will provide background and information on what to consider prior to having a house calls-only practice.
Home Care
Home care discussion paper -- Includes information on financial implications, legal and regulatory requirements, how to implement home care visits, and more.
(10-page Word file; About Downloading)
(10-page Word file; About Downloading)
Cashing in on House Calls
-- Family Practice Management, February 2006