Important Announcements

Nondiscrimination Statement Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

To see our full nondiscrimination statement, click here.

Campus Construction Update

Starting September 14, we’re closing the Menino building lobby entrance. This, along with the ongoing Yawkey building entrance closure, will help us bring you an even better campus experience that matches the exceptional care you've come to expect. Please enter the Menino and Yawkey buildings through the Moakley building, and make sure to leave extra time to get to your appointment. Thank you for your patience. 

Click here to learn more about our campus redesign. 

Hospital reAdmission Reduction Program (HARP)

 

Overview

The HARP transitional care program supports eligible patients covered by Medicare who are at moderate to high risk of being readmitted to the hospital within 60 days after they leave. By working closely with you and your caregivers, the team can help make sure you have a safe discharge and stay as healthy as possible when you leave the hospital.

The HARP team includes nurse practitioners, community wellness advocates, a pharmacy liaison, and a nurse manager. If your providers think you’d be a good fit for our program and you agree, you’ll be enrolled and start working with our team while you are still in the hospital. 

We then continue to work with you for 30-60 days after you’re discharged. HARP staff can help you with many needs during this time, including ensuring you get the right care and connecting you to community resources and support services

Treatments and Services

The time after you’re a hospital inpatient can be confusing and complex. The HARP team supports you and your caregivers during this time to help you manage your health after you are discharged. This may include:

  • Answering questions about care, including medications
  • Doing a home visit to examine you
  • Arranging transportation to appointments
  • Coordinating primary and specialty care
  • Connecting you to in-home support services
  • Helping you use your medications safely
  • Supporting your individual healing-related goals
  • Helping you get medication and durable medical equipment, such as wheelchairs
  • Advocating on your behalf for your medical and social needs
  • Helping you apply for government assistance benefits
  • Connecting you to community-based supports and services

Contact

Please contact DG-HARP@bmc.org with any questions.