Expanding Home Health Care in Maryland
Maryland's health system is facing increasing pressure due to overextended hospitals, rising long-term care costs, and an aging population.
According to the Census Bureau, by 2030, 22% of Maryland's population will be age 60 or older, a 26% increase from 2012.
Challenges Facing Maryland's Health System
- Hospitals are overextended
- Long-term care costs are rising
- An aging population is demanding new solutions
Benefits of Home Health Care
Expanding home health care can help reduce hospital readmissions and costs, particularly for chronic conditions such as heart failure, diabetes, and respiratory illness.
Home health care represents one of the most promising solutions to this growing strain.
Author's summary: Expanding home health care can strengthen Maryland's health system.
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