Watch this short video to see the impact of West Health’s research study with UC San Diego Health that focuses on the implementation of an acute care at home program. It shows the importance of developing innovative care models to provide specialized services better matched to seniors so they can maintain their dignity and independence in their own home rather than be admitted to the hospital.
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