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Doctors Still Visit Patients in Homes
Home visits improve communication and rapport between doctors and patients. About 148 million people have private health insurance covering nonsurgical care. 6 percent of house calls result in hospitalization, suggesting more serious complaints. Children from one to 15 are a sizable home visit group, while infants are least likely to be seen at home.
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National Center For Health Statistics
The
Health Insurance Institute
Massachusetts
Harvard Family Health Care Program