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Independence Blue Cross teams up with Carallel to give caregivers a support system to lean on as their loved ones are discharged from the hospital

Hospital stays – particularly for seniors and patients with complex care needs – are stressful and overwhelming. Hospital discharge processes are confusing and insufficient. And, that is rarely the end of the challenge. When someone is discharged from the hospital, they often return to their home in a new state of “normal” — one with likely escalated vulnerability and support needs.

How Health Plans Can Support Family Caregivers After a Hospital Discharge. And Why They Should.

Person leaving hospital

One of the most difficult times to be a caregiver is after a loved one is discharged from the hospital. In today’s healthcare environment, discharge doesn’t mean healthy — it simply means that someone doesn’t need the level of care that a hospital provides. Every year, roughly 18 million Americans are discharged from the hospital How Health Plans Can Support Family Caregivers After a Hospital Discharge. And Why They Should.