The vision
Medicare admissions in Lee County, Florida, are estimated to grow by more than 25% over the next 15 years. Lee Health has a plan to sustainably keep pace with that demand—while reducing its inpatient beds. Tied to its strategic plan, a key part of the health system’s solution is to expand its care at home ecosystem. And it’s focusing on hospital at home.
Co-creating the solution
Creating greater capacity was essential, and simply adding expensive facility beds wasn’t an option. Hospital at home presented an opportunity. Providing patients with acute care at home offers lower costs, better clinical outcomes, and a superior patient and provider experience.
Partnering with Chartis, Lee Health designed comprehensive clinical, operating, economic, and technical models for the program. To ensure stakeholder buy-in and operational readiness, the team established program governance and a change management plan. Executives and cross-functional leaders collaborated to design and build capabilities for a successful launch.
Believe in better
Lee Health is now on a path to grow with demand, even as it decreases its inpatient facility footprint. In a short time, it will expand capacity in the lower-cost home setting. Patients will experience increased access, convenience, and comfort. Readmission rates and recovery times will decrease. And Lee Health will remain competitive in its market, as the preferred care provider for the community.
