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  • Title: The past, present, and future of house calls.
    Author: Kao H, Conant R, Soriano T, McCormick W.
    Journal: Clin Geriatr Med; 2009 Feb; 25(1):19-34, v. PubMed ID: 19217490.
    Abstract:
    This article describes: the origin and evolution of house calls; what is uniquely gained from house calls for both patients and providers; key clinical issues managed at home; evidence that house calls improve outcomes; organization of house call practices; and changes in Medicare reimbursement, technology, and interdisciplinary team care that have influenced the delivery of home-based medical care.
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