MIH aims to limit the frequency of unnecessary hospitalizations by performing focused patient assessment to procure / recommend the appropriate resources. With the intent of keeping the patient at home and under the care of their primary care providers, risks associated with the catch-all safety net of an emergency department and/or an unnecessary readmission are avoided.

In addition to reducing the risk of exposure and associated complications, this approach to patient-centered care allows the patient to maintain continuity of environment and established support systems, receive more efficient and cost-effective care, and access a resource to address low acuity conditions. Untreated, such conditions might otherwise escalate into higher acuity conditions, potentially requiring emergent care and hospitalization.