Center for Home Care Policy & Research
The Center for Home Care Policy & Research at VNS Health advances the knowledge base of home- and community-based services. It does this by conducting scientifically rigorous research and supporting informed decision-making by providers, policymakers, and consumers.
At VNS Health, we transform data into information for action.
Current Research Projects
The Center for Home Care Policy & Research recently published a research study about the recovery of patients with COVD-19 in home health care. The study included 1,409 home health care patients discharged from 64 hospitals and cared for by VNS Health. The study showed significant improvements in COVID-19 patients who received skilled home health care services after being discharged from the hospital. The results also suggested that home health care may be underutilized in the recovery of COVID-19 patients — and it could be a safe haven in future stages of the pandemic. Our current research projects fall into three focus areas:
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Improving the quality, cost-effectiveness, and outcomes of home care services
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Analyzing and informing public policies that affect home-based care
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Supporting communities that promote successful aging in place
