For many people with Crohn’s disease, managing the condition means more than just taking medication—it means navigating a complex and often frustrating healthcare system. From long wait times and expensive hospital infusions to disruptions in daily life, patients face multiple barriers to receiving the treatment they need.
But what if it didn’t have to be this way?
Home infusion therapy is revolutionizing care for Crohn’s patients by making treatment more accessible, convenient and affordable. Beyond cost savings, home infusion improves adherence, minimizes treatment delays and enhances overall well-being. Let’s explore how home infusion therapy can change the patient experience for the better
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Miss our last post on managing Crohn’s infusion costs? We broke down the hidden costs of hospital infusions and how employers can reduce unnecessary spending. Read it here.
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Emma’s Struggle with Hospital-Based Infusions
Emma, a 38-year-old high school teacher, was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease a decade ago. She experiences unpredictable flare-ups that bring severe abdominal pain, urgent trips to the bathroom and overwhelming fatigue. To keep her symptoms in check, her doctor prescribed Remicade infusions every eight weeks.
Every treatment day, Emma wakes up knowing she’ll spend hours in a hospital chair. She takes time off work, drives 45 minutes to the hospital and waits for her turn in a crowded infusion suite. The infusion itself takes about two hours, but with paperwork, pre-medication and post-infusion monitoring, she often spends six hours at the hospital.
The financial burden is just as frustrating. Even with insurance, she’s hit with surprise facility fees and provider markups that push her out-of-pocket costs into the thousands each year. After receiving yet another bill for an infusion she thought was fully covered, Emma starts questioning whether she can afford to stay on treatment. She knows skipping infusions isn’t an option—her last lapse in treatment led to a hospitalization—but the stress is relentless.
How Home Infusion Transformed Mateo’s Experience
Mateo, a 42-year-old father of two, was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease five years ago after years of unexplained weight loss, joint pain and persistent GI issues. His gastroenterologist prescribed Entyvio infusions to help reduce inflammation and prevent flare-ups.
Like Emma, Mateo used to spend entire days in the hospital for his infusions, struggling to balance work, family life and his unpredictable symptoms. Every appointment meant rearranging meetings, sitting in a waiting room while feeling drained, and hoping he wouldn’t pick up an infection in the hospital setting.
That changed when his employer partnered with Leap Health. Now, instead of spending hours at a hospital, Mateo receives his infusions at home. A trained nurse arrives at his house at a scheduled time that works for him. The infusion takes about an hour, followed by a short monitoring period, and he’s able to get back to work or spend time with his kids without losing a full day.
Beyond convenience, Mateo has experienced a real improvement in his adherence. Without the hassle of hospital scheduling or travel, he’s never tempted to delay an infusion, which means fewer flare-ups and better symptom control. His employer is also saving money—Leap Health’s transparent pricing eliminates unnecessary markups, reducing infusion therapy costs by up to 50%.
Improving Adherence and Patient Outcomes
One of the biggest challenges in managing Crohn’s disease is maintaining treatment adherence. Studies show that up to 50% of treatment failures are due to non-adherence, often driven by logistical hurdles like travel, long wait times and high costs. Home infusion therapy removes these barriers, making it easier for patients to stick to their prescribed treatments.
Key benefits of home infusion therapy for Crohn’s patients:
- Fewer Treatment Delays: Patients avoid long wait times for appointments and receive their infusions on schedule.
- Greater Convenience: No need to take time off work or travel long distances for care.
- Lower Costs: Eliminates hospital facility fees and provider markups, reducing employer and patient expenses.
- Better Health Outcomes: Consistent treatment leads to fewer flare-ups and reduced hospitalizations.
- Personalized Support: Nurses provide one-on-one care, ensuring a safer and more comfortable infusion experience.
Leap Health: Making Home Infusion Accessible and Affordable
Leap Health is redefining the infusion experience by bringing high-quality treatment directly to patients. With transparent pricing, seamless scheduling and expert care coordination, Leap ensures that Crohn’s patients receive the treatment they need—without unnecessary stress or financial burden.
If you or your employees are struggling with the challenges of traditional infusion therapy, it’s time to rethink the approach. Contact Leap Health today to learn how home infusion therapy can improve both patient experience and cost efficiency.
