How Home Health Care Works
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After your doctor refers you to Ascend Home Health, one of our clinicians will visit your home to assess your needs. We will work with your doctor to discuss the assessment and develop an individualized plan of care. The Ascend team will implement your physician-ordered plan of care and keep your doctor updated on your progress. If your condition or needs change, we’ll consult with your doctor to review your care plan and make any adjustments necessary to provide the best possible care.
On the first visit, a nurse or therapist will conduct an initial evaluation. This thorough interview and evaluation are part of our collaborative approach to managing your overall health care. Our evaluation focuses on educating you in self-care management and enables us to partner with your doctor to promote disease and injury prevention.
Our plan includes a proactive approach to care, which includes
your loved ones or caregivers.
This team approach facilitates an easier transition from a hospital or nursing facility to your home, and actively engages you and your caregivers in your health care, improving recovery and rehabilitation efforts.
The frequency of your home health care visits and the services provided are based on your doctor’s recommendations in your individualized plan of care. Your doctor may change your plan of care, increasing or decreasing the number of visits or services provided, in order to meet your individualized needs.
Home health care visits take place in the comfort of a patient’s home, whether that is a private residence, an independent living community or an assisted living community.
Home health care coverage
Home health care is usually covered by Medicare as long as you’re eligible and if prescribed by a physician. Services are also often covered by employer health plans and private insurance carriers or even your state’s Medicaid program.
Once we receive your referral for service, we’ll contact the insurance company directly and determine if coverage is available and if authorization is required. We’ll bill the insurance company directly, and let you know if any deductibles or co-pays apply.