Wendy Mitchell and Apurv Soni Highlight Benefits of SNF at Home Care 

For patients who no longer require hospitalization but are not ready for full independence, “SNF at home” may offer patients a better alternative to skilled nursing facilities—receiving care in the comfort of their own homes. 

In an article published in U.S. News, Wendy Mitchell, MD, assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine, and Apurv Soni, MD, PhD, assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Health Systems Science-Clinical Informatics Section and co-director of the Program in Digital Medicine, discuss the potential benefits of a hospital-at-home service called “SNF at home” or “subacute at home”. This service allows patients to receive care typically provided in a skilled nursing facility within their home, with support from caregiver visits and remote monitoring technology.

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