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Optum HouseCalls: In-Home and Virtual Visit Program

HouseCalls is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of older adults by providing personalized in-home and virtual medical assessments directly to the member. 

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Delivering proactive, preventive care

Over 2.9 million visits completed annually*

APCs spend up to 60 minutes with the member via telehealth connection or in the member’s home, even in rural locations.

89% repeat visit acceptance rate*

Tailored scripting, along with the member’s preferred communication channel, helps drive member activation.

99% member satisfaction*

Maintaining a high member satisfaction rate creates strong loyalty and a positive member experience.

95% coding accuracy rate*

Rigorous training programs and quality assurance processes ensure maximum data capture and accuracy to help achieve appropriate documentation.

3.3 million+ Star gaps closed*

Patient assessments close applicable Star gaps, helping health plans manage member care.

4,100+ advanced practice clinicians (APCs)*

HouseCalls employs the majority of APCs who conduct visits and maintains a strong retention rate. 

*2024 HouseCalls book of business data

How we’re addressing and solving the challenge

In-home and virtual assessments ensure ease and convenience

Optum HouseCalls in-home and virtual assessments enable us to meet your members in their home, assess their needs to improve their health and help you achieve your goals.  

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Our APCs visit members in their homes nationwide

The HouseCalls traveling network is made up of 420+ APCs who log thousands of miles every year visiting members in their homes. This enables the HouseCalls program to reach members nationwide, including those living in sparsely populated counties. 

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We close gaps in care and reduce ED visits and hospital stays

A peer-reviewed study published in Medical Care observed reductions in both emergency department (ED) visits and inpatient hospital stays for those receiving HouseCalls visits for certain conditions. 

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Personalized care addresses social determinants of health

HouseCalls plays a crucial role in addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) by providing personalized care directly in the member’s living environment. 

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A home visit from a HouseCalls nurse helps save a life

For Jack, a Medicare Advantage plan member, a preventive care visit from Heather, a HouseCalls nurse practitioner, may have helped save his life.

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