Institute:Office of National Coordinator (ONC) Workforce Training Curriculum
Component:Introduction to Health Care and Public Health in the U.S.
Unit:Delivering Health Care - Part 1
Lecture:Long-term Care Facilities
Slide content:Home Health Care - 2 Home health care agency is another option Professional service May be reimbursed by Medicare Includes hospice care (end-of-life care) 11
Slide notes:Instead of relying on family or friends, people can also hire a professional home health care agency. Some of these agencies are reimbursed by Medicare, or families pay the costs themselves. Costs vary based on region of the country and the scope and frequency of care. Home health care agencies can also provide hospice or end-of-life care. 11