Breaking Barriers in Healthcare: Dr. Nancy Hurlock’s Journey with Beyond Health Group

At Beyond Health Group, the focus is on transforming healthcare by delivering primary care directly to patients in the comfort of their homes. In a recent interview with the Home Centered Care Institute (HCCI), Dr. Nancy Hurlock, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, shared her passion for home-based care and the mission behind her house call practice in Statesboro, Georgia.
A Personal Journey into Home-Based Care
Dr. Hurlock’s experience with geriatric care began in 2003, igniting a lifelong passion for working with older adults. It wasn’t until a mentor introduced her to the concept of home-based primary care that she saw its full potential. This encounter was eye-opening:
“There’s a difference between seeing someone in a brick-and-mortar setting and seeing someone in their home,” Dr. Hurlock reflected.
Addressing Gaps in Care
Dr. Hurlock was motivated to start Beyond Health Group after witnessing the limitations faced by homebound patients in accessing traditional healthcare. Her practice emerged from the frustration of seeing individuals struggle with a lack of medical resources. Beyond Health Group is a solution tailored for patients who need a different approach:
“Why aren’t they sending providers to the home? In my area, there was no one else doing it,” she explained.
A Vision for the Future of Home-Based Care
Dr. Hurlock advocates for a future where more providers incorporate house calls into their services. She emphasized the value of providing care where patients need it most, ensuring quality and cost-efficiency without sacrificing medical expertise:
“For older adults, why not save the energy for something fun, rather than exhausting it on leaving the home to access care?”
Her hope is that providers will integrate home-based care into their practice, ensuring continuous support as patients transition into later stages of life.
Join the Movement and Learn More
Dr. Hurlock’s story is a reminder that healthcare should meet patients where they are, especially when they are home-limited or homebound. To explore her full interview and gain deeper insights into her journey, read the full article on the HCCI website here.