Executive Summary Public Policy Statement American Academy of Home Care Physicians, 2005

August 29, 2005 Executive Summary Public Policy Statement American Academy of Home Care Physicians, 2005New studies are now appearing, some practice-based, and some formally funded research. A house call program within a SHMO in Las Vegas, NV produced 62% reduction in hospital days with a sample of 91clients, producing annual savings of $439,825 for acute, skilled, and sub-acute days, and net savings of $261,225. (SL Phillips et. al, "Chronic Home Care: A Health Plan's Experience." Annals of Long Term Care, 12(4), April, 2004). A follow-up study of Moderate Risk (PRA category) patients compared . . .