Healthcare Delivery Shifts to Home Healing, Changing Post-Discharge Costs
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Healthcare delivery is undergoing a major shift, moving treatment from hospital wards to the domestic environment. This trend is particularly noticeable in orthopaedic recoveries, neurological rehabilitation, and chronic illness management. Reports indicate that while hospitals are discharging patients sooner, the financial burden of long-term care often intensifies after discharge.
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The shift changes how care is provided, moving weeks or months of physical therapy and assisted care out of the hospital. Policyholders may face financial strain because coverage for home healthcare and post-hospitalization benefits often expires within 60, 90, or 180 days, depending on the insurer and plan. This trend is occurring in India.
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Healthcare system shifts focus from hospital wards to home healing.1 source