Congestive heart failure, pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are three of the top 10 reasons Medicare beneficiaries are re-admitted to the hospital. As the general population ages, it becomes increasingly difficult for aging adults to access necessary services to maintain their cardiac health. As a result, chronic disease management accounts for 66 percent of the U.S. health care budget. Physical, occupational and speech therapists have the education and training which enables them to play a unique role in reducing hospital readmission in older adults. Practices that offer house calls provide patients with chronic conditions the opportunity to progress toward their goals and lead an independent lifestyle. READ MORE.