In this episode of Beyond the Visit, host Zach Taylor welcomes Signify Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Heidi Schwarzwald to learn what the home can tell us about a member’s health and why that context matters.
When a Signify Health clinician sees a member where they live, they may see factors that simply don’t show up in a medical record or in a traditional office visit. The home can reveal things such as a medication sitting unopened on the counter, a flight of stairs that makes it difficult to get to the bedroom, food insecurity, a fall risk, or untapped resources or other connections that can help a member better manage their health.
From hands-on experience performing In-Home Health Evaluations (IHEs) in members’ homes, Dr. Schwarzwald shares what the home can tell us and the advantages health plans have from receiving that unique perspective.
Understand some common misconceptions about IHEs, what happens during a visit and what members have to say about the experience.