UnityPoint at Home Among the Nation’s Best for Home Health Care

UnityPoint at Home has been recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as a national leader in clinical excellence.

Each year, CMS evaluates home health agencies across the country using comprehensive data from patient assessments, patient surveys and insurance claims. These quality scorecards help determine future reimbursement payments and allow patients and families to see how their care organization compares to others at both the local and national level.

CMS uses several key measures to determine high-quality home health care, including:

• Patient Function at Discharge – How well patients are able to move and care for themselves when home health services conclude.
• Remaining in the Home After Care – How effectively patients are supported to safely stay at home rather than returning to the hospital or a skilled facility.
• Preventing Hospital Stays – How well care teams help patients manage their health and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.

All eight UnityPoint at Home agencies across Iowa and Illinois (Cedar Rapids, Central Iowa, Dubuque, Fort Dodge, Sioux City, Storm Lake, Waterloo and Quad Cities) ranked in the top 25 percent nationally in several categories, including improving patient function and preventing hospital stays. Additionally, all UnityPoint at Home agencies ranked in the top 25 percent nationally for their Home Health Value-Based Purchasing composite scores, which includes helping patients remain in their homes after care.

“This recognition reflects the dedication, compassion and clinical expertise of all our UnityPoint at Home care teams,” said Jenn Ofelt, UnityPoint at Home President. “We’re proud of this recognition because they represent real outcomes that matter to the patients, families and communities we serve.”

UnityPoint at Home remains committed to focusing on safety, recovery and helping people live their best lives where they want to be at home.