Hot Take: Why Health Plans Should Support Family Caregivers
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What happens when we overlook the backbone of home healthcare? Join Dr. Venus Wong, a leading expert in health equity and data, to explore an often-ignored aspect of healthcare delivery: family caregivers. With nearly 20% of Americans serving as family caregivers, their impact on both clinical outcomes and healthcare costs cannot be overstated. Dr. Wong sheds light on how unaddressed depression among caregivers can significantly increase medical expenses, underscoring the importance of supporting these vital contributors to home health strategies.
Listen and Learn:
- Invaluable role of family caregivers
- Insights and practical solutions that promise not only to uplift family caregivers but also to deliver tangible financial benefits
- How happier, healthier caregivers equate to better patient outcomes
Expert: Venus Wong, PhD, BCBA
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