We’re pleased Optum’s combination with Amedisys has closed. Home health care is a critical component in Optum’s commitment to value-based care, which is designed to keep patients healthy within their own homes. Together, we look forward to meaningfully improving home health and hospice care options for patients and their families.
Response statement to the settlement agreement with the DOJ:
We remain committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to the people and families who rely on us. We’re pleased to have reached a resolution and are grateful for the Department of Justice’s cooperation. With Amedisys, we look forward to continuing meaningful improvements in the home health and hospice care space, a vital part of our value-based care approach.
The Amedisys combination with Optum will lead to improved patient outcomes and greater access to quality care.
Home health care keeps people well
On average, patients who receive home health care are readmitted to a hospital 36% less than patients who do not receive home health care.
Get the facts
Home health care is a critical piece of the health care system and demand for these services is growing.
An aging population is creating a significant need for providers who can invest and scale to meet demand, especially as the health care priorities of the U.S. population shift. This is especially true given that 70% of adults 65 or older will likely need some form of long-term care during their lives.
An estimated 3 million people in the U.S. received home health care in 2020 alone, with expectations of future growth.
By 2030, 18% of the U.S. population will be age 65 or older (compared to 13% in 2021), creating growing demand for solutions that enable older adults to age in place.
Benefiting patients
and providers
This combination between Optum and Amedisys will streamline care delivery for patients and their families, increasing access to a higher standard of care through more consistent provider training, better coordination, and access to Optum’s technological tools and clinical expertise. For example, with increased resources for delivering care, we can reduce travel time, allowing providers more time with patients – where it matters most.
Evolving the health care system to address the shifting needs of patients and their families
Optum believes that the future of health care lies in a value-based model designed to proactively help keep people healthy over the course of a lifetime. Home health care is a critical tool to that mission by allowing patients to see caregivers in their home before an acute emergency lands them in the hospital.
Luckily, there are thousands of home health care providers with many options for patients and families. But this highly fragmented market can be improved through better coordination and collaboration. Optum’s value-based care model will help bridge the gap between home health providers and other caregivers to deliver high quality preventive care and better health outcomes at a lower cost, mitigating strain on the home care workforce and enhancing competition.
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