OB Homecare Programs for Health Plans
Improve high risk pregnancy outcomes and patient experience. Reduce the cost of care with skilled in-home nursing supported by technology.
Improve pregnancy outcomes with optimum care
We have more than 35 years of experience managing the specialized needs of high-risk OB members in the comfort of their homes with 24/7 nurse availability, pharmacy support, education and more.
Reduce hospital admissions and ER visits
Obstetrical Homecare from Optum® has led to more than 56% reduction in antepartum hospital admission. Additional results include over 93% reduction in ER visits.1
Reduce gestational diabetes admissions
Our experienced staff, customized education and comprehensive services have led to a 98% compliance rate in the percentage of participants maintaining their blood glucose values within the recommended range between week 1 and week 3 of program participation.2
Lower costs of hypertension
A benchmark study showed that participation in the Homecare program resulted in costs of $4,888 for patients with hypertension, compared to $10,327 for those patients without these services.3
You have a right to request a good faith advance cost estimate prior to receiving services from us.
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Awards and accreditations
Recognition from trade associations, regulatory agencies and other governing bodies.
Sources
- Comparison of NVP members requiring hospitalization before the service and requiring hospitalization during treatment and support.
- A Descriptive Analysis of 5,586 Patients with Diabetes in Pregnancy - Non-Insulin Requiring. National Population. September 2021. Non-compliance is defined as 3 or more days without any testing.
- Patient Costs (n=1,140). Barton JR, Istwan NB, Rhea DJ, Collins A, Stanziano GJ. Cost-savings Analysis of an Outpatient Management Program for Women with Pregnancy-Related Hypertensive Conditions.