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Are you a new Landmark patient?

Burn-out is real. landmark is different..

Living with chronic health conditions? We can help.

Our providers and care teams come to you, bringing care through house call visits. This in-home medical care is designed around understanding your health needs and goals. We work with you and your regular doctors to help you stay well and stay home.

House calls and video visits in 37 states.

Landmark partners with health plans to bring medical, behavioral health, and palliative care, along with social services, to patients in communities across the U.S. Our mobile providers visit patients in their homes through in-person house calls and telemedicine visits over video and phone.

We are the future of health care.

Landmark is one of the nation’s largest healthcare companies focused on in-home care of complex, chronic patients. Our physician-led provider groups support collaborative ties between community-based organizations, primary care providers, specialists and patients and their families.

patients nationally for which Landmark bears risk

reduction in hospital admissions

reduction in mortality

Discover the benefits.

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Health care in your home

Old-fashioned house calls by medical doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants bring modern medicine to you. Feel better and stay well at home.

Covered by your health plan

The Landmark program works with health plans to improve access to care for patients with multiple chronic conditions. Landmark’s team-based care is available often at no cost to you.

Keep your current doctors

Landmark coordinates its care with your primary care provider, specialists and other community resources. Landmark provides added support to those who need it most.

Available 24 / 7

Our provider-staffed call center answers any time of the day or night. We also provide urgent visits to help you avoid unnecessary trips to the emergency room.

No waiting room

With Landmark house calls, you won’t need transportation to clinics and hospitals, and you avoid waiting rooms and exposure to germs.

Reduced stress

Patients and caregivers enjoy peace of mind with Landmark support. Landmark cares for the whole patient.

Landmark house calls put patients at the center of health care.

Collaborative care for complex patients.

Landmark’s community-based mobile providers bring coordinated care to patients with multiple chronic health conditions. We augment your care in the patient’s home.

Covered by health plans

The Landmark program is included in eligible patients’ health plans to improve care coordination and healthcare access for home-limited patients.

You remain the primary care provider

Landmark care is coordinated directly with you. Our providers reinforce your care plan in the home through physician-led interdisciplinary care teams.

Access our interdisciplinary team

Landmark’s interdisciplinary care team is available to you and your patients, including behavioral health specialists, social workers, palliative care specialists, nurse care managers and pharmacists.

Reduce administrative burden

We can help your highest acuity patients by managing post-acute care, home health orders, face-to-face encounters, and more.

24 / 7 availability

You can reach us any time, including weekends and holidays. We do urgent home visits to intervene if your patient experiences a chronic disease exacerbation.

Landmark supports your patients with complex health and social needs.

Chronic care management.

We’re one of the nations’ leading risk-bearing medical groups. We focus on giving your most complex members care when they need it, right in their home.

Over 250,000 patients across the country

We bear risk for over 250,000 complex, chronic patients, spanning Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, Dual, and Commercial, populations.

Behavioral, social and palliative care

Our team of multidisciplinary clinicians may include behavioral health specialists, palliative care practitioners, social workers, nurse care managers, dietitians and pharmacists.

Urgent in-home visits

One in four of our home visits is urgent. We bring medical care to your members when they need it, to avoid unnecessary emergency room trips and hospitalizations.

Built-for-purpose infrastructure

Our technology platform is designed specifically to support the medically vulnerable, clinically complex population.

Meaningful outcomes

Landmark commonly helps health plans achieve 4- and 5-star performance on Medicare STARS clinical quality of care, while caring for the most complex patients.

Landmark provides care for complex, chronic patients to positively impact access, satisfaction, outcomes and cost.

The doctor and nurses show they care about you and your health they are really there for you when you need them I love that they come to your house we did a zoom meeting with the nurse practitioner and she gave suggestions I really appreciate them

It was a pleasure to talk and see the doctor, she was very knowledgeable of all my conditions and gave me great advice to improve my health.

Joan was very helpful. It was nice getting to know her. How Landmark can help me

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Optum Care Network – Monarch has teamed up with Landmark to deliver in-home medical care to members with multiple chronic conditions.

Have questions about Landmark? We’d love to hear from you.

Our Doctors Come to You

Mobile Physician Services brings the doctor’s office to the comfort and convenience of your home. It’s our mission to provide home-bound patients with access to compassionate patient-centered healthcare with excellence in quality and service. We specialize in delivering primary and specialty medical care for medically complex, chronically ill, and homebound patients. We take the time to get to know you – and provide care to address all of your needs.

Mobile Physician Services is a Medicare-approved provider, and we accept most insurance plans and self-pay.

Proudly serving Florida and Ohio. Call for availability in your area.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

Primary care for patients of all ages Focus on patients with complex and chronic medical conditions Personalized dedicated care team Specialists in psychiatry, wound care, pain management, palliative care, podiatry, and optometry Face-to-face provider visits in the patient’s home Appointments within 24 to 48 hours On-call providers available 24/7

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What should I know before my telehealth visit?

Learn tips to help your telehealth visit run smoothly.

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How do i prepare for my virtual appointment, what should i do before a video visit, how do i ensure my telehealth visit is successful, how can i feel confident with telehealth.

Before the start of your telehealth visits, you should:

• Know the costs. Before the visit, ask how much it will cost. If you can’t afford the visit or do not have health insurance, your health care provider may have local resources.
• Ask for help if needed. Let your provider know if you need support like a screen reader, closed captioning, a translator, or other help.
• Check your visit details. Your health care provider will remind you about your visit. They may send you a text, email, call, or message in the patient portal (video). Sometimes there are forms to fill out or directions on how to start your telehealth visit.
• Find a good spot. Choose a quiet place with good access to the internet. Make sure you are comfortable and can talk openly.
• Test your technology.  Make sure your internet and the device you are using for the visit works well. Sometimes, a member of your health care provider’s team will help you test. If you have technology problems, look at these technology trouble shooting tips .

Learn what you need and how to start your video visit.

There are many tools or apps for telehealth video visits. They might look a little different from each other, but they all work in similar ways. After you log in, here is what to look for:

This button controls your camera. When you see a slash through it, that means your health care provider cannot see you.

This button controls your microphone. When you see a slash through it, that means your health care provider cannot hear you.

When you click this button, a chat box will open up. The chat box lets you type and send messages to your health care provider.

This button is usually red. Clicking on it will end your telehealth video meeting.

Once you are logged in to your appointment, you should:

• Adjust lighting. Make sure your health care provider can clearly see you.
• Steady camera. Keep your device stable. Put your computer on a desk or table or use something to hold up your phone or tablet.
• Be centered. Sit so your face is in the middle of the screen and the camera is at the same height as your eyes. Remember, how you look on the screen is how your health care provider will see you.
• Check sound. Make sure you can hear well. Test your speakers or earphones and adjust the volume if needed.
• Close extra stuff. Shut down other things on your computer or device. This can make your internet faster and you won't get distracted.

Learn about features you may use during your telehealth visit.

Feeling prepared and knowing what to expect will help you have a successful visit. Some tips for success include:

• Sign on early. If something goes wrong or you can't get the video to start, you can message your provider or call their office.
• The medicines you are taking and how much
• Any problems, worries, or questions you want to discuss
• Your temperature, weight, blood pressure, or blood sugar level
• Allergies to food or medicine.
• Stay on track. It is best not to eat or drink during a telehealth visit. And always be safe — do not have a telehealth visit while you are driving or running errands.
• Be patient. Sometimes health care providers are running late, just like in a regular provider office. Be patient if you have to wait.

Confident means that you have the information and ability to speak for yourself during your health care visits. In order to feel confident in your telehealth visit, you should:

• Learn how telehealth works.  It is okay to ask your provider how the telehealth visit will work and what to expect.
• Share your name and pronouns.  Tell the provider the name you like to be called and your pronouns. They should respect your preferences.
• Take your time.  This is your visit. You shouldn’t feel rushed or like you can’t speak up.
• Pick a good provider.  Find a health care provider who really listens to you and what you are feeling.
• Ask questions.  If something isn’t clear, ask your provider to explain it. Make sure you understand their answers.
• Get a summary. After the visit, ask the provider to send you a summary or notes. This can include answers to the questions you asked.
• Only share what makes you comfortable.  You decide what you want to tell your health care provider. If you don’t want to answer something, it is okay to say so.
• Know your rights.  Understand what information your provider can share and what they can’t. Learn how your personal health information is   kept safe during your telehealth visit and what you can do to protect your privacy .

More information:

5 Tips to get health care from anywhere (PDF) — Health Resources and Services Administration

Navigating Your Patient Portal (video) — Health Resources and Services Administration

What Do You Need to Use Telehealth? (video) — Health Resources and Services Administration

What do I need to use telehealth?

For most telehealth visits, you need internet and a device like a smartphone, computer, or tablet.

What if I'm having trouble using telehealth?

Find tips on how to prevent problems and what to do if you experience technical issues.

Look out for your health

A UnitedHealthcare® HouseCalls visit is a no-cost, yearly health check-in that can make a big difference. 

Call 1-866-799-5895 ,

TTY 711,  to schedule your visit.

HouseCalls brings yearly check-in care

To you at home.

Connect for up to a full hour of 1-on-1 time with a licensed health care practitioner. Every visit includes a physical, tailored recommendations on health care screenings and plenty of time to ask questions that matter to you.

After your visit, HouseCalls connects with your primary care provider (PCP) to help keep them informed about your health. It's a great way to feel confident knowing an extra set of eyes is looking out for you between regular PCP visits.

What is a HouseCalls visit? 

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Say hello to HouseCalls.

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HouseCalls is our way of looking out for your health, so you can focus on your future. Here’s what it’s all about.

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Once a year, a licensed health care practitioner can come to your home to spend up to an hour with you on your health and wellness.

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It's designed to be easy, convenient and informative.

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You'll get a head-to-toe exam, important health screenings and plenty of time to talk about your health goals.

We'll also provide guidance on managing your health and if you need it, give you referrals for other health plan resources and services.

HouseCalls is a great way to stay on top of your health between regular doctor's visits.

At the end of your visit, you'll get a personalized checklist so you can feel more confident in what to discuss with your regular doctor.

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If you're wondering how much all of this is going to cost, the best part is, there is no extra cost to you. It's included in your health plan.

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A HouseCalls visit takes place in the comfort of your own home or by video if you prefer.

So, say hello to HouseCalls and invite us in for a visit today.

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Access one of the most popular UnitedHealthcare offerings, at no cost to you

Schedule your visit

Call 1-866-799-5895 , TTY 711

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m. ET

Your in-home health check-in

• Up to a full hour with a licensed health care practitioner
• Ask the questions that matter to you and get valuable health tips
• No cost — it's included in your health plan

Get rewarded

Meet your friendly housecalls medical staff.

Just like the professionals you see in your regular doctor’s office, our licensed health care practitioners may be nurse practitioners, physician assistants or medical doctors. They’re state licensed and maintain national certification.

We perform background checks on these professionals to provide additional peace of mind for our members. Your loved ones, caregivers or friends are welcome to be present during the visit — it’s up to you.

Ready to open the door to better health?

Getting ready for your housecalls appointment, tips to help you prepare:  .

• Wear shoes that are easily removed to have your feet checked
• Make a list of upcoming appointments with your PCP and specialists
• Make sure all of your medications, both prescription and over-the-counter vitamins and supplements, are in their original bottles for our review
• If you record blood pressure readings, please have your results available for review
• If you have diabetes, please have your blood glucose meter handy
• Make a list of questions and concerns you’d like to discuss

During your appointment

• You'll have up to a full hour of 1-on-1 time with your health care practitioner for a physical, select lab tests, health screenings and more
• A HouseCalls visit can be completed while sitting at your kitchen table or in the living room, and you can use the time to ask any health-related questions
• The visit is tailored to your individual needs, so screenings and conversation topics can vary

After your appointment

Less travel time. more face time..

Think of HouseCalls as an extra layer of care — valuable 1-on-1 time you don't always get in the doctor's office. And it's tailored to your individual needs.

Schedule today

To secure your spot, call us at  1-866-799-5895 , TTY 711

Have a question?

Find answers to frequently asked questions.  

If you have a specific question about your upcoming appointment or need to reschedule, call us at 1-866-799-5895, TTY 711 , Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m. ET

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House Call Program - MedStar Total Elder Care

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Promoting the health and dignity of frail elders

Many elders struggle with disability and severe chronic illness and have difficulty getting to the doctor’s office. As a result, their health may suffer and lead to unnecessary ER visits, hospitalization, or nursing home care. In 1999, recognizing the needs of such elders and their families, we created the MedStar House Call program - MedStar Total Elder Care to provide full medical and social services that help elders remain in their homes with dignity. These teams now serve both Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, MD.

The MedStar House Call Program - MedStar Total Elder Care is nationally recognized for the quality and outcomes of our care. We serve patients at home with a team of geriatricians, nurse practitioners (NPs), social workers, office nurses, and coordinators. We make routine and urgent house calls (in-person or via telehealth with video or audio-only phone visits). Our medical staff is also available by phone 24/7 for urgent issues. We provide access to state-of-the-art hospital and specialty care. Additionally, our physician team follows our patients if and when they are admitted to the MedStar Washington Hospital Center.

The House Call program serves our neighbors in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore.

Medstar house call program .

(operating under MedStar Total Elder Care, LLC) 

Our program services

Medical house calls and primary care by doctors and nurse practitioners with expertise in the care of older adults

Counseling and caregiver support by social workers and team staff

We offer tests and treatments at-home, and at the hospital as needed

Home delivery of most medications and equipment

Coordination of specialist care at MedStar Washington or MedStar Good Samaritan

Coordination of home nursing, rehab therapy, and hospice

Coordination of support services such as home aides and legal assistance

On-call physicians: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (by phone)

Mobile electronic health record (EHR)

D.C. Neighborhood only – Case management for Medicaid Elderly Persons with Disabilities (EPD) Waiver

Hospital care and specialists

Our team coordinates emergency, hospital, and specialty care at MedStar Washington and MedStar Good Samaritan. Patients may keep their previous specialist doctors; we work with them as needed. We refer to MedStar Good Samaritan, MedStar Washington, for home-based podiatry or other new specialist care. If House Call patients require hospitalization, and 911 is not needed, our team can arrange transportation and admission to MedStar Good Samaritan or MedStar Washington when beds are available.

Social work services

Our dedicated team of social workers provides:

Psychosocial assessment

Care Coordination

Development of an individual treatment plan

Information and referral to community resources and supports

Caregiver education, support, and counseling

Advocacy to connect with other service networks and legal counseling

Crisis intervention

Assistance with identifying alternative living arrangements, as needed

Eligibility

Enrollment and insurance.

To qualify for the MedStar House Call Program, patients must:

Be 65 years or older and have difficulty getting to the doctor’s office

Have Medicare, Medicaid, or another participating insurance plan

Stop seeing their previous primary doctor and agree to have us take on that role following the first visit

Live in a qualifying ZIP code

Our office is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday.

When calling about new patient enrollment, please have the following information:

Patient's name, address, telephone number

Patient's date of birth and social security number

Patient's next of kin and emergency contact information

Patient's health insurance information (including type and group number)

Patient's current medical conditions and concerns

Ability to retrieve patient's recent medical records

Baltimore neighbors, print and complete our  Intake Questionnaire form

As in most doctor's offices, your main health insurance (such as Medicare) covers 80 percent of House Call visit fees, and any secondary insurance covers the other 20 percent. The patients who do not have any secondary insurance are responsible for the 20 percent co-pay.

Qualifying ZIP codes

View the map below to check if you live in a qualifying ZIP code. Call our Washington, D.C., or Baltimore location to confirm MedStar House Call Program eligibility at your exact address.

Washington, D.C.,

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Washington, D.C., region team - 202-877-0570

Physicians Eric De Jonge, MD, – Section Director Guy (Binny) Chang, MD Nurse Practitioners Nancy Sassa, CRNP - Chief Alexandra (Caitlin) Geary, CRNP Michelle Sullivan, CRNP Office Nurse Kendel Ogbeab, RN Social Workers Gretchen Nordstrom, LICSW - Chief Kellie Jones, LICSW Ruth Shea, LICSW Operations Manager Isi Koroma Care Coordinators LaWanda Holeman Sandra Mills Carrie Carmon Yvette Williams

Baltimore region team – 443-444-6100

Physicians George Taler, MD Sharareh Badri, MD Nurse Practitioner Dorothy Were, CRNP Adama Panda, CRNP Nurse Nerland Dimanche, RN, MSN Social Worker Marina Nellius, LMSW Operations Director Shereen Greene, MBA Care Coordinator Taurshica Lee

Operational support

Executive Director George Hennawai, MD AVP Operations Julie Beecher, MS, MPH

Baltimore Neighborhood

To learn more about our services in the Baltimore region, call us today.at 443-444-6100.

Washington, D.C., Neighborhood

To learn more about our services in the Washington, D.C., region, call us today at 202-877-0570

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Essen House Calls

We bring the doctor’s office right to your doorstep.

Periodic checkups allow doctors to locate and eliminate potential diseases at an early stage and help you adopt a healthier, more balanced lifestyle. However, regular visits are difficult, and sometimes out-of-the-question for home-bound patients. This can force them to not seek out the healthcare they need, and this can have detrimental effects on their overall health.

With our efficient and comprehensive home care services, Essen House Calls strives to exceed expectations and bring our patients the best of our office setting for a thorough medical checkup – at home.

Our friendly, adaptive, and multilingual staff will make House Calls a pleasant experience for everyone, and we’re glad to accept a wide variety of insurance plans. Most visits can be scheduled within 24-48 hours, too, so you don’t have to worry about availability and booking.

Services We Provide

• Chronic Disease Management
• Coordinated Home Care
• Diagnostic Testing and Imaging
• Interim Care
• Routine Care
• Specialty Care
• Care Coordination Services
• Transition of Care

Get in touch. to Set Up a Home Visit Today

Our staff’s always ready and on call to receive your request and schedule emergency or timed visits at your convenience. To learn more about Essen House Calls, schedule an appointment online, email us , or give us a call at (718) 294-6200 today!

Primary Care Home Visits  In Manhattan

A better alternative to office-based medical care using traditional medicine to treat patients within the comfort of their own homes. founded in 2006, manhattan house calls has performed over 25,000 medical home visits and continues to provide high-quality, cost-effective care to homebound patients..

Dr. Denis Tarrant, DNP, APN-BC, FAANP RECIPIENT OF AANP AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE

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Meet Manhattan House Calls Founder, Dr. Denis Tarrant, DNP, APN-BC, FAANP. He has been providing medical house calls since 2002. He graduated with a Master’s degree from New York University and completed his doctoral degree at Rutgers University. Dr. Denis Tarrant is the recipient of the AANP State Excellence Award for New York and is the former President of the Nurse Practitioner Association of New York.

Dr. Denis Tarrant, DNP, APN-BC, FAANP received his fellowship from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and is currently on faculty at PACE University.  Dr. Denis Tarrant is the go-to provider for many professionals seeking home visits for their clients.

25,000+ House Calls

performed in NYC

Primary care in your own home

SOHO up to 120th 

East & West Sides

Medicare Covers 80% + secondary payment options

Testimonials

Diana Motti, NP

Diana has been providing home visits for many years, and her experience makes her an invaluable partner at Manhattan House Calls. Her energetic spirit is revealed in her expertise with patient care, and her dedication to her patient care is evident in the feedback we receive from her happy patients and their families.

Julissa Rodriguez, NP

Julissa joins Manhattan House Calls with many years experience in the hospice setting. She understand the vision and culture of our practice... to maintain our patients in their homes, allowing them to live with dignity in comfort. She is a pleasure to have on our team, and only adds to the excellence we have come to expect in all our providers.  

Rebecca Cherchia, NP

Rebecca joined Manhattan House Calls with nearly a decade in the critical care field. Well-respected by her peers, she brings enthusiasm and clinical expertise to each patient she sees in their home. Rebecca received her training at NYU, one of the leading Nurse Practitioner programs in the country. We are excited to have her as a part of the Manhattan House Calls team!

My family and I would like to thank you and your team for all the care and support you’ve given. You all do such great work.  It was a great comfort to me to know you were just a phone call away.  Thanks again for all that you do..

-Lisa P.  

Resolved years of difficulty around getting Mom and Dad to their doctors' appointments. Comprehensive, top-quality, compassionate, responsive in-home medical care and they are always there when we need them, for matters large and small. I wish we had signed on years ago!

-Ellen E. 

Everything I would expect from my doctor in the office, I have received from Manhattan House Calls. Prescriptions, bloodwork, and even X-rays... All of that, and something else I have never received in an office... A provider who actually has time to listen.

-Nicholas M.

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House calls: in-home doctor visits.

Experienced doctors in Brooklyn, Queens, Kings, Manhattan, The Bronx, and Staten Island New York providing safe and secure house calls to your home.

Why Do Patients Need a Doctor House Call?

• Patient is homebound.
• Patient is not mobile or has difficulty ambulating.
• Patient is using some mobility device.
• Patient is disable or otherwise not capable of visiting a Doctor’s Office.
• Physician needs to assess home environment, and patient and caregiver function

Types of House Calls

• Patient assessment (e.g., polypharmacy, multiple medical problems, excessive health care use, social isolation, frailty, suspected abuse, suspected neglect or self-neglect, need for family meeting, recent major change in health, consideration of long-term care admission).
• Illness management for homebound patients (emergency, acute, or chronic conditions).
• Terminal patients (e.g., palliative/terminal care, death pronouncement, grief support).
• Concierge services (e.g., health promotion, disease prevention).

Visits can be performed once or ongoing for patients with chronic or terminal conditions.

NYC Home Medical Services

• Primary Care/Routine Care
• Nutritionist

What to Expect During Your NYC Area House Call

With AG, you should expect a knowledgeable, and professional Doctor or Nurse Practitioner to assess, evaluate and treat you with care.

We will review the following:

• Impairment/Mobility
• Nutritional Status and eating habits
• Home environment

Medications

• Physical Exam
• Safety Exam
• Communication with your caregiver
• Spiritual health

Will My Insurance Cover the House Calls?

Most insurance carriers cover House Calls for people who are homebound. The Medicare definition for Home Bound is below.

For children or young adults, visits by insurance may require Insurance Authorizations. If you don’t have insurance, call us and we can guide you on getting your visit today.

Medicare Definition of Homebound

To be eligible for home health services, a Medicare beneficiary must:

• Need intermittent skilled nursing care; or physical, speech, or occupational therapy
• Be confined to the home (e.g., normal inability to leave; requires considerable and taxing effort to leave; requires supportive devices like canes, wheelchairs, and walkers to leave; requires special transportation to leave; requires help from another person to leave; medical contraindication for leaving the home)
• Be under a plan of care established and periodically reviewed by a physician
• Receive the services from a Medicare-participating home health agency

Additionally, the following should not disqualify a person from being considered confined to the home:

• Participation in therapeutic, psychosocial, or medical treatment in an adult day care program that is licensed or certified by the state
• Any other absence from the home that is infrequent or of relatively short duration; any absence for the purpose of attending a religious service shall be deemed to be an absence of infrequent or short duration; any absence for the purpose of attending a religious service shall be deemed to be an absence of infrequent or short duration.

Doctor House Calls in Brooklyn and Queens

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House calls gives the doctor a unique opportunity with patients that they don’t get in an office visit or during hospitalization. A house call fosters the doctor/patient relationship and improves the doctor’s understanding of the patient’s environment and support systems.

Benefits of house call programs were demonstrated when they were multidimensional and included multiple visits. Our approach is based on the VA’s uses of multidisciplinary care team to serve older patients in the home.

The VA has demonstrated fewer hospital admissions, shorter lengths of stay, reduction in readmission rates, and reduction in long-term care facility stays.

Multidisciplinary teams and inclusion of a physician and nurse practitioner are important factors to reduce inpatient days.

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Sore & strep throat, uti treatment, weight & nutrition, wellness visits, we bring the doctor to your home.

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• Do you have a chronic condition?
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• Were you recently discharged from the Hospital?

Call us or click below and schedule on of our trusted doctors to diagnose and treat you in the comfort of your own home.

Doctor In-Home Visit

AG Urgent Care has urgent care centers near your home in Brooklyn and Queens so that you can receive rapid home visits from our experienced doctors and staff.

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Brooklyn area prescriptions.

Through AG Urgent Care and Knapp Pharmacy , you can conveniently pick up your prescriptions in Brooklyn or have your medication delivered right to your door. Visit knapprx.com or call 718-513-6178.

Brooklyn Home Medical Supplies

Through AG Urgent Care and Alba Medical Supply, you can have in-home medical supplies and devices delivered right to your door. Visit albasupplies.com or call 718-252-4120.

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Real-time at-home care via our smart phones, diagnostic machines, and wearables to collect real-time data and provide better access to healthcare.

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Important: This is an informational article to explain how house call doctor visits can benefit seniors. DailyCaring isn’t a medical organization, we aren’t medical professionals, and we aren’t affiliated with any healthcare organizations. We aren’t qualified to respond to any medical questions.

House call doctor visits benefit older adults and caregivers

Getting your older adult to the doctor’s office for an appointment can be difficult or sometimes impossible.

Whether they’re frail, can’t walk on their own, or have Alzheimer’s or dementia , getting out of the house is hard on both of you. Going to a doctor’s office can also expose seniors to germs or harsh weather.

We explain what a house call doctor is, what type of insurance they accept, how to find one, and what to look for in terms of services.

What is a house call doctor?

Today, many doctors are bringing back the old practice of visiting patients in their homes. With house calls, older adults don’t have to go through the stress and difficulty of getting to the doctor’s office. And neither do you.

Another bonus is that these doctors usually spend more time with patients. You won’t have to fit all your questions into a 15 minute visit.

Do they accept Medicare?

Yes, many house call doctors accept Medicare , private insurance, and sometimes Medicaid . It usually costs the same as a regular office visit.

But every house call doctor is different, so make sure you understand their fees and accepted insurance plans before making an appointment.

How to find a house call doctor

Some large health care systems like Kaiser Permanente or the VA have programs that include home visits by doctors and nurses. For example, Kaiser’s home-based palliative care program includes house calls.

Even your older adult isn’t part of a large health network, it’s worthwhile to ask your older adult’s doctor if they have home doctor visit programs.

The American Academy of Home Care Medicine’s provider directory is another way to locate a house call doctor in your area.

You can also use Google to search for “house call doctor” + your city or county or “home doctor visit” + your city or county (don’t include the quotation marks).

What to look for in a house call doctor

Before booking an appointment, make sure you understand the doctor’s services, fees, and billing.

Questions to ask:

• Do you specialize in treating seniors, people with Alzheimer’s or dementia , or those with  multiple chronic conditions ?
• Do you accept Medicare , Medicaid , or my older adult’s private insurance plan?
• If we want, can we also keep my older adult’s primary care doctor?
• Will you communicate with my older adult’s existing doctors and specialists so their care is coordinated?

Examples of house call doctor private practices

We want to be clear that we’re not recommending any specific home doctor services or companies and aren’t affiliated with any of these businesses. These are examples to give you an idea of what a house call doctor looks like and the type of services that are typically offered.

Examples of what a house call doctor looks like:

• Visiting Physicians Association (VPA)
• Bay Area House Call Physicians
• Kindred House Calls

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Tony carrancho.

My parent s lives in [redacted for privacy]. How do i get started locating a house call doctor. I am pretty sure there insurance covers this. Thank you. TONY

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We hope the tips and suggestions in the article above will help you find a house call doctor in your parents’ local area.

Susan Quercio

My 95 year old father has a deep cough and he is disoriented. Temp 99 degrees.

Please contact your father’s doctor immediately or the local hospital to find out how to safely get him examined by a doctor (to reduce risk of exposure to Covid-19).

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I live in [redacted for privacy] and need a doctor visit in home.

This article includes suggestions for how you can find house call doctor services in your area. At DailyCaring, we aren’t doctors and don’t provide any medical services. We hope you’re able to find a great house call doctor in your area.

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Linda Williams

I was released from the hospital on Thursday after 5 days.I am not able to go to Dr office but most definitely need to be checked.Still having breaking problems and am very week.I have severe asthma and blood pressure was running very high from so much steroids.Could I possibly get help.Thanks so much.

I’m so sorry to hear that you’re not feeling well. Since you’re noticing some issues with your recovery, it’s essential to call your primary doctor immediately. Since they’re the ones who have been treating you and are familiar with your recent hospitalization, they’re the best people to advise you on what you need. If you need help getting to your doctor’s office, you may want to contact your local Area Agency on Aging or a ride sharing service. Or, use the tips in this article to search for a doctor in your area who makes house calls.

Here are some articles that may be helpful: — 8 Ridesharing Services for Seniors https://dailycaring.com/8-ridesharing-services-for-seniors/ — 6 Affordable Senior Transportation Options https://dailycaring.com/6-affordable-senior-transportation-options/ — Local Community Resources for Seniors and Caregivers: Area Agency on Aging (to connect you with local organizations that may be able to help) https://dailycaring.com/local-community-resources-for-seniors-and-caregivers-area-agency-on-aging/ — 4 Ways to Know If Seniors Need to Return to the Hospital https://dailycaring.com/4-ways-to-know-if-seniors-need-to-return-to-the-hospital/

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At least five rockets have been launched from the Iraqi town of Zummar towards a US military base in northeastern Syria, security sources tell Reuters. The attack against American forces is the first since February, when Iranian-backed groups in Iraq stopped targeting US troops.

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Sir Mark Rowley will meet the home secretary and policing minister this week to discuss antisemitism, Sky News understands.

It comes after an antisemitism campaigner was threatened with arrest yards away from a pro-Palestine protest where officers described him as "openly Jewish" and said his presence was "antagonising demonstrators".

The force apologised but then had to apologise for their apology after suggesting opponents of pro-Palestinian marches "must know that their presence is provocative".

The Met Police chief will also meet London mayor Sadiq Khan to discuss "community relations" and he is expected to speak to organisations including the Board of Deputies of British Jews, the London Jewish Forum and the Community Safety Trust.

Gideon Falter, the campaigner who was threatened with arrest, said Jewish Londoners could not have confidence in the police under Sir Mark's leadership, accusing the commissioner of "victim blaming".

In video from the incident, an officer appeared to prevent Mr Falter from crossing the road at the London protest, telling him: "You are quite openly Jewish, this is a pro-Palestinian march. I'm not accusing you of anything but I am worried about the reaction to your presence."

Mr Falter, chief executive of the Campaign Against Antisemitism, was wearing a yarmulke and said he was simply walking past after attending synagogue.

He said he was threatened with arrest if he did not leave the area.

You can read more on this story below.

We're getting more now on the attempted attack on a US military base in northeastern Syria. 

As we reported earlier, sources have told Reuters news agency that at least five rockets were launched from Iraq's town of Zummar towards the base. 

A US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, referred to it as a "failed rocket attack".

It was not immediately clear if the rockets had failed to hit the base or been destroyed before they reached, or if the base was the target. 

Two security sources and a senior army officer in Iraq said a small truck with a rocket launcher fixed on the back had been parked in Zummar, which is on the border with Syria. 

The destroyed truck was seized for investigation and an initial investigation showed it was destroyed by an air strike. 

"We are communicating with the coalition forces in Iraq to share information on this attack," the officer added.

The Iraqi Security Media Cell, an official body responsible for disseminating security information, said Iraqi forces had launched "a wide-ranging search and inspection operation" targeting the attackers near the Syrian border, pledging to bring them to justice.

The last week was spent anticipating an Israeli response to Iran's unprecedented missile and drone attack on Israel on 13 April.

And then it came on Friday when an airbase near the Iranian city of Isfahan - known for its role in Iran's nuclear research - was hit.

Israel hasn't commented on the strike but the US told a G7 meeting that Israel had told it about the attack "at the last minute".

The strike appears to have been limited and symbolic in nature to send a warning rather than ignite a bigger confrontation, according to our  international correspondent Alex Rossi .

Israeli drones used in attack 'more like toys' - Iran

Iran dismissed the danger of the drones used by Israel. 

The country's foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian claimed they took off from within Iran and only flew a few hundred metres before being shot down.

"It has not been proved to us that there is a connection between these and Israel," Mr Amir-Abdollahian told Sky's US partner NBC News.

The foreign minister said they were "more like toys that our children play with" than a serious threat, as he sought to play down the Israeli action.

Iran also referred to it as an "infiltration" rather than a serious "external attack" .

However, our military analyst Professor Michael Clarke said it appeared likely ballistic missiles were used in the attack - and that both sides were trying to "save face". 

Allies had called for restraint

Prior to the strike on Iran, Western allies had raised concerns that, if miscalculated, an Israeli retaliation could lead to a wider war in the Middle East.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak told the Commons on Monday he would be speaking to Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu  - but around 24 hours later, the pair still hadn't spoken and reports were appearing in Israeli media that Mr Netanyahu was avoiding calls from allies. 

A few hours later, it emerged the pair had spoken on Tuesday and Mr Sunak had told the Israeli leader that "calm heads should prevail". 

The following day, the British foreign secretary headed to Israel for further talks with Mr Netanyahu.

Lord Cameron said after the meeting that it was clear Israel would respond but that he hoped the retaliation "does as little to escalate this as possible".

Israel's main ally, the US, also stressed the need to avoid escalation in the Middle East and Joe Biden made clear the US would not be involved in any retaliation against Iran. 

Incursion into Rafah 'not far away' after deadly strikes

While the latest flare-up in the wider Middle East appears to have died down for now, Israel is still locked in conflict closer to home, our international correspondent Alex Rossi says .

The indication is that Israel's long-anticipated incursion into the southern city of Rafah may not be far away and US officials met their Israeli counterparts last week to discuss the imminent incursion.

The White House has consistently warned the Israelis against a wholesale ground offensive on the city.

Yesterday, we reported here how children had been killed in airstrikes on the area, according to Palestinian health officials.

At least 22 people were killed, including 18 children, health officials said.

Israel has carried out near-daily air raids on Rafah, where more than half of Gaza's population of 2.3 million people have sought refuge from fighting elsewhere.

An airstrike in Rafah the night before killed nine people, including six children.

Israeli raid in West Bank at weekend

Israeli forces killed 14 Palestinians during an extended raid in the West Bank over the weekend, according to Palestinian authorities, marking one of the heaviest casualty totals in the region for months.

The raid on the Nur Shams area, near the flashpoint city of Tulkarm, began early on Friday and continued on Saturday.

Deadly settler attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank increased sharply over the last week, following the killing of 14-year-old Israeli shepherd Binyamin Ahimeir. 

After the boy's body was found, Israeli authorities warned against revenge attacks.

But despite this, Israeli human rights group Yesh Din said attacks of an "unprecedented scale" followed, targeting Palestinians in the West Bank. 

Among those killed were 30-year-old Abdul Rahman Bani Fadel and 21-year-old Mohammad Bani Jamea, who were shot dead during an attack by dozens of settlers near the town of Aqraba. 

The IDF also said its forces had killed a 17-year-old during a raid in Nablus. 

US Congress approves aid package for Israel

The US House of Representatives approved a $26bn package aiding Israel and providing humanitarian relief to people in Gaza. 

The package will now go to the US Senate, where it is likely to be passed on Tuesday. 

US politicians also approved vital extra funds for Ukraine.

Hezbollah commander killed

Away from the situation with Iran, Israel is still facing problems on its northern border with Lebanon. 

But it claimed a victory last Tuesday with the killing of the commander of Hezbollah's coastal sector, Ismail Yusaf Baz. 

The IDF said it had "eliminated" the commander in a strike in the Ain Ebel area.

Later in the week Ibrahim Moussawi, a Hezbollah spokesperson, warned Israel that continuing to clash with Iran would have consequences - as would prolonging the war in Gaza.

And he warned the West in an interview with Sky News : "In order to reach an agreement, they have to stop the aggressor. They have to stop Netanyahu and this bunch of idiots who are in the occupied Palestine to stop their genocidal war.

"Then you'll see clearly that the fronts will come down."

Situation in Gaza remains perilous

The situation in Gaza remains perilous, with hundreds of thousands of people still displaced, Israeli airstrikes continuing to kill Palestinians, and Israel facing accusations it is still not doing enough to get aid through. 

The UN human rights office said Israel is still imposing "unlawful" restrictions on humanitarian aid for Gaza and that it remains far below bare minimum levels. 

The Israel-Hamas war has killed more than 34,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry.

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Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah has said Iraqi armed groups have decided to resume attacks on US forces in the country.

They blamed the lack of progress in talks aimed at arranging the exit of American troops.

"What happened a short while ago is the beginning," the group said.

They were apparently referring to an earlier incident where at least five rockets were launched from the Iraqi town of Zummar towards a US military base in Syria.

A coalition fighter destroyed the launcher in self defence after reports of a failed rocket attack near the base, a US official said.

It's not clear whether the rockets failed to hit the base or if they had been destroyed before they could reach it.

No US personnel were injured.

Before the Hamas attack inside Israel on 7 October, the Lebanon border area was judged to have enjoyed a relative period of calm and stability.

But that all changed with the events across the border.

Since then Hezbollah fighters and Israeli troops have been exchanging more and more serious fire, violating the terms of an earlier agreement contained in the UN Resolution 1701.

Here, our special correspondent Alex Crawford reports from the "Blue Line" in southern Lebanon...

At least five rockets have been fired from Iraq's town of Zummar towards a US military base in northeastern Syria, two Iraqi security sources have told Reuters.

The security sources and a senior army officer said a rocket launcher fixed on the back of a small truck had been parked in Zummar border town with Syria.

The military official said the truck caught fire with an explosion from unfired rockets at the same time as warplanes were in the sky.

The attack against US forces is the first since early February when Iranian-backed groups in Iraq stopped their attacks against US troops.

It comes a day after Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al Sudani returned from a visit to the US and met with President Joe Biden at the White House.

Hezbollah has claimed it downed an Israeli drone that was on a combat mission in southern Lebanon.

The drone that was brought down above the Al Aishiyeh area in southern Lebanon was "waging its attacks on our steadfast people," a statement by the group said, according to Reuters.

Hezbollah is an Iranian proxy operating from Lebanon and it frequently trades rocket and drone attacks with Israel across the Lebanese-Israeli border. 

Earlier today, Iran's supreme leader dismissed any discussion of whether Tehran's unprecedented drone-and-missile attack on Israel hit anything there.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's comments to senior military leaders did not not touch on the apparent Israeli retaliatory strike on the central city of Isfahan on Friday, even though air defences opened fire and Iran grounded commercial flights across much of the country.

The 85-year-old made the comments in a meeting attended by the top ranks of Iran's regular military, police and paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, a powerful force within its Shiite theocracy.

We have been reporting this weekend on the Israeli raid at Nur Shams, in the occupied West Bank.

The raid began in the early hours of Friday and troops were still exchanging fire with armed fighters into Saturday.

Here are some of the images that have emerged from the region...

By Alex Crawford , special correspondent

The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon has told Sky News the dangers in the region have not gone away and called for calm, wisdom and de-escalation as a matter of urgency.

Joanna Wronecka spoke from her office in Beirut about her worries and appealed for restraint from all those involved.

"I'm very concerned," she said. "Because we need just a small miscalculation and the situation can escalate even more."

She was referring to the spike in cross-border firing between the Israeli military and the Lebanese Hezbollah fighters who've been trading attacks with growing intensity since 7 October.

You can read Crawford's full piece here...

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