Home-based, technology-enabled primary care can make all the difference for seniors, whether they have chronic conditions or just want to remain healthy and prevent illness.
As the American population continues to age, it is critical to reimagine primary care to account for the emerging trends in the senior community. More tech-savvy seniors, like those with smartphones and tablets, want a broader array of touchpoints with their clinicians, including tech-forward experiences—especially following COVID-19, when seniors witnessed the growth of telemedicine and became more interested and comfortable with the idea of home-based care.
In addition to wanting tech-forward experiences, new research conducted by Heal shows that a majority of patients prefer the house call experience over the in-office clinic setting. It’s easy to see why: receiving primary care from doctors and nurse practitioners at home is not only more convenient, but more personal, and can lead to a better patient experience and better care. Care teams can now visit patients’ residences to administer annual exams, give important vaccinations, conduct screenings, and provide other essential care that is typically done in a traditional doctor’s office.
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