New CMS Project To Manage Chronic Illnesses With Home Care.

Healthcare IT News  (12/31, Monegain) reported, "Up to 10,000 Medicare patients with chronic conditions will be able to get most of the care they need at home under a new demonstration project developed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)." The CMS definition of home practice is "one that 'uses electronic health information systems, remote monitoring, and mobile diagnostic technology.'" The piece added, "Created by the Affordable Care Act, the new Independence at Home Demonstration greatly expands the scope of in-home services Medicare beneficiaries can receive. The Independence at Home Demonstration will provide chronically ill patients with a complete range of primary care services." Participation is strictly voluntary.