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The Illinois House Call Project - Cohort 1

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The Illinois House Call Project - Cohort 1

  • Start: 7/1/2022
  • End:12/31/2024
  • Group Facilitator: Jeff Fraler
The Illinois House Call Project (ILHCP) is a healthcare initiative aimed at improving access to medical care for homebound patients or those with difficulty accessing traditional healthcare facilities. The ILHCP encourages and equips programs that are providing primary care services directly in patients’ homes, offering a personalized and convenient alternative to in-office visits.
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Practices & Champions

The Illinois House Call Project Champions are passionate about providing age-friendly, high-quality care to homebound patients. Champions participate in ongoing professional education to develop their own skills, mentor others in best practices, and raise awareness about the value of home-based primary care in their community.

AdventHealth House Call Providers, formerly AMITA Health Housecall Physicians, has been delivering home-based primary care for over 15 years. The practice has grown significantly, including the expansion of the number of providers and a dedicated support team. Serving the northwest, west, and southwest suburbs, as well as parts of Chicago, the team works closely with AdventHealth’s Palliative Care, Hospice, and Home Health services to provide a comprehensive, team-based approach.

Thomas Mallidi, MD
Physician

Dr. Thomas Mallidi is an experienced primary care physician with nearly a decade of practice in both office-based and home-based care. A graduate of Rosalind Franklin University, he completed his residency at Adventist Hinsdale Hospital. As Vice-Chair of Primary Care at AdventHealth Medical Group, he has led key initiatives, including technology optimization. Dr. Mallidi finds home-based primary care to be the most fulfilling part of his work and looks forward to the future of this field.

Rose Ann Wan, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner

Ann is a dedicated nurse practitioner with over a decade of experience in diverse clinical settings. She earned her Master’s Degree in Nursing from Georgetown University, where she was a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society and served as a student ambassador. Currently working with AdventHealth House Calls Physicians Group, Ann is passionate about improving healthcare access for patients and families through home-based primary care.

The Comprehensive Care Program at the University of Chicago addresses the common challenge where many patients, while having a primary care doctor for outpatient care, are treated by unfamiliar doctors during hospital stays. This discontinuity can negatively impact health outcomes and patient experiences, particularly for those with complex health conditions. The program offers two innovative care models: the Comprehensive Care Physician (CCP) Program and the Comprehensive Care, Community, and Culture Program (C4P). Both models provide patients with complex medical and social needs with a dedicated physician who cares for them in both the hospital and clinic, fostering strong patient-doctor relationships that are essential for better health and healthcare.

David Meltzer, MD, PhD
Chief, Section of Hospital Medicine

David O. Meltzer, PhD, MD, is Chief of the Section of Hospital Medicine at the University of Chicago, where he also directs the Center for Health and the Social Sciences. His research focuses on health economics, cost-effectiveness analysis, and hospital care quality. Dr. Meltzer leads studies on the impact of continuity in doctor-patient relationships, particularly for frequently hospitalized Medicare patients. He has received numerous awards, including the Health Care Research Award from NIHCM. Dr. Meltzer is a member of the National Bureau of Economic Research and has served on various Institute of Medicine panels and national health committees.

Grace LaShore, MD
Director, Clinical Operations Comprehensive Care Program

Grace Berry LaShore, MD, is an Internal Medicine physician in the Comprehensive Care Program at the University of Chicago, specializing in the care of complex adult patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She earned her Biology degree at Yale, her MD at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and completed her residency at NY Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia University. Dr. LaShore is the Director of Clinical Operations for the Comprehensive Care Program and a faculty scholar in the LUCENT program, focused on primary care leadership in underserved settings. Her interests include healthcare delivery innovation, disparities, and quality improvement in patient care transitions.

ElderDerm is a dermatology practice that provides medical dermatologic care to seniors that are residents of senior buildings or communities as well as assisted living facilities.

Scott Phillips, MD, FAAD
Physician

Frontier Healthcare Systems was founded by Nurse Practitioner Letasha Y. Lewis and Marcia Radja to offer a more personal approach to healthcare by providing care in the comfort of patients’ homes. Their model focuses on treating patients as unique individuals, not numbers, and aims to bring more life to youth and seniors alike. Frontier combines modern healthcare tools with the personal touch of traditional care, ensuring that patients receive treatment tailored to their specific needs, goals, and aspirations. The practice prioritizes making both patients and providers healthier and happier through compassionate, personalized care.

Letasha Lewis, APN, FNP
Clinical Administrator

Letasha received her training from Vanderbilt University as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She has experience in critical care, chronic care management, geriatrics, mental health, palliative, hospice care and wellness management for the whole family. Her passion for health education and holistic treatment is at the forefront of her treatment plans. Letasha is focused on providing care that focuses on physical, functional, emotional, social and spiritual needs of patients and families.

Craig E. Brown, BA
Business Associate

Craig Brown is a key member of the Frontier team, focusing on human resources and quality improvement. With over 20 years of experience in management and human resources, he is a valuable asset to the practice. Craig is responsible for developing new community partnerships and maintaining engagement with existing partners to ensure that Frontier provides the highest quality care to patients and families.

In-Home Physicians has served patients in the comfort and safety of their own homes since 1989. Its mission is to provide compassionate, professional healthcare in home or assisted living settings. A member of the American Academy of Home Care Medicine since its inception, In-Home Physicians excels in comprehensive in-home care with a team of caring professionals. Providers maintain small patient caseloads to ensure that needs are addressed promptly and competently. In addition to primary care, the team includes podiatrists and dietitians, serving patients in homes, assisted living settings, and retirement facilities as permanent or temporary in-home care providers.

Robert Kaplan, MD
Medical Director

Dr. Kaplan received his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School in 1979 and completed his residencies at the University of Illinois Medical Center and the Veterans Administration Hospital. He has been making home visits with In-Home Physicians for over 30 years and currently serves as the Medical Director. Dr. Kaplan played a key role in building a network of ancillary service providers, including skilled nursing agencies, social workers, and other medical professionals, to collaborate in helping patients avoid unnecessary, traumatic, and costly transportation to traditional healthcare facilities.

Richard Ansfield
Administrator

As the administrator of In-Home Physicians since its inception in 1989, Richard has worked alongside Dr. Kaplan in various healthcare ventures. Richard has also been involved in multiple ancillary businesses for over 20 years including home health, diagnostic imaging, and research. Along with his decades of experience in the industry, Richard has led initiatives for the recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize the utilization of existing talents as well as exchanged knowledge and best practice philosophies with leaders in the industry. Accessible healthcare has always been an integral aspect of his career and life. He remembers going with his father, a physician, as he made house calls.

Gosia Kocol-Markiewicz
Office Manager

Gosia has played an active role in fostering home healthcare for years and her talents as an administrative professional have been vital to In-Home Physicians. With her Bachelor of Science in Accounting, she has used her comprehensive skill set and vast knowledge of tools to ensure the prosperity of In-Home Physicians. Gosia has always felt a duty to make a difference in others’ lives, that’s why she combined accountancy with working in healthcare which allows her to nurture her desire to help others. She loves the diversity that the healthcare field brings, in terms of working with different specialties and people from different backgrounds together to advocate for the well-being of homebound patients.

Physicals Plus is a health and wellness clinic located in the south suburbs of Illinois, offering physical exams and primary care services both at their office and through a home-based primary care program. The clinic takes an integrative approach, incorporating wellness measures such as weight management and vitamin therapy. Physicals Plus aims to promote health and wellness for all individuals, and for those with chronic diseases, the clinic focuses on preventing complications and hospitalizations.

April J. Odom, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner

April J. Odom is a Family Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of healthcare experience, having worked as a pharmacy technician, CNA, RN, and now APRN with Full Practice Authority. She is the CEO of Physicals Plus, a health and wellness clinic focused on preventing chronic disease through vitamin therapy, medically supervised weight loss, and comprehensive care. April also manages chronic disease in both clinic and home-based care. She is the Vice-President of the Illinois Society for Advanced Practice Nurses and Executive Director of Development for T.E.A.M. Nurses, with memberships in several professional organizations.

Sara Gomez, MA
Medical Assistant

Sara Gomez Sanchez is a Certified Medical Assistant with experience in various healthcare settings, including Physicals Plus Health & Wellness and Premier Orthopedic & Hand Center. She specializes in managing electronic medical records (EMR), triaging patients, administering injections, and coordinating care with home health agencies and equipment suppliers. Bilingual in Spanish, Sara also assists with translation for patients. Her background includes roles in patient access in the ER at Franciscan Health, where she handled insurance verification and coordination with families. She holds certifications from the National Healthcare Association and Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association.

Specialty Senior Care provides expert, compassionate medical care to homebound seniors in private homes and assisted living facilities. Their services include wellness care, chronic illness management, urgent care, and care coordination, all aimed at improving patients’ quality of life and reducing hospital visits. Serving areas such as Algonquin, Crystal Lake, and Barrington in Illinois, the practice focuses on delivering personalized healthcare that allows seniors to maintain their independence and well-being while receiving care in the comfort of their homes.

Sara Brubacher, NP
Nurse Practitioner

Sara Brubacher is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, specializing in the care of older adults. She received her certification in 2014 and has over 20 years of nursing experience in a variety of settings including hospitals, nursing homes, and home care. Her patients appreciate her compassion and her warm, easy-going personality. She enjoys building relationships with her patients and treats them like family. Sara believes that providing excellent care starts with good listening, and she strives to make sure that her patients feel heard and understood.
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