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Healthcare at Home

Many people with hemophilia choose to get their factor and other medically necessary supplies from a home care company. These companies come in a variety of sizes and offer a range of services.

Home Care Companies: Overview of Common Services

• Home or office delivery of factor and supplies
• Educational materials and programs
• Emergency telephone support 24 hours a day
• Emergency delivery of factor
• Pharmacist, nurse, and/or case representative assigned to each patient
• Compliance programs
• Insurance specialists
• Insurance Coverage assistance
• Notification of product recalls or withdrawals

Home care companies are a great option for patients and caregivers who’ve done their homework on hemophilia. If you’re planning on using one, make sure they are recommended or approved by your physician. Patients on Medicaid may also be eligible.

When choosing a home care company, consider asking representatives the following questions:

• Am I covered under my insurance plan?
• Do you specialize in providing service to people with hemophilia?
• What hemophilia-related therapeutics and services do you offer?
• What brands of factor concentrate do you carry?
• How will my factor concentrate and supplies be delivered to me?
• Is my doctor free to choose the therapies and brands that he or she wishes to prescribe?
• What is the cost of each therapy and service?
• What are the options and costs of shipping?
• What are your hours?
• Do you have telephone support or a pharmacist available 24 hours a day?
• Do you provide home nursing services?
• Do you provide local home care representatives who can visit and lend support?
• Do you provide access to an insurance coverage specialist?

Note: thereforyou.com does not recommend a particular treatment for specific individuals and recommends that you consult your treatment center or physician before pursuing any course of treatment. Links to external Web sites are provided for your convenience. However, they lead to Web sites not created, managed, or maintained by Baxter Healthcare Corporation. Baxter is not responsible for, and does not necessarily endorse, the opinions or therapies represented on these external pages.