8 NOVEMBER 2024IN MY OPINIONIN MY OPINIONIN MY OPINIONIN MY OPINIONIN MY OPINIONIN MY OPINIONOur Home Care Technologies Help Us See, Know, and Provide MoreBy Rose Madden Baer, SVP Population Health and Clinical Support Services, VNS HealthWe are in the middle of a home health care revolution, one shaped by the rising numbers of people living with multiple chronic illnesses and accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the harrowing surges in 2020 and continuing into 2021, it is clearer than ever that, moving forward, New Yorkers want to age in place, in their own homes, no matter their state of health. And health plans have begun focusing their efforts on making that happen, safely and in a cost-effective manner.The Visiting Nurse Service of New York, where I work, has been taking care of vulnerable people in their homes for 128 years. We understand the home setting and how a coordinated, team-based approach can help people across the spectrum of illness understands and live better with the physical and behavioral health challenges they face. We increasingly care for those with multiple chronic illnesses, including serious conditions that limit mobility and other daily activities. They will not "recover" from their conditions, but with the proper care and care coordination, as well as patient/member education, coaching and empowerment, they can live many fulfilling years or decades. Our wrap-around care addresses social determinants of health as well, which have a profound impact on how people live. Rose Madden Baer
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