In navigating fiscal uncertainties, it is essential to acknowledge technology as a powerful ally, securing the resilience and long-term sustainability of home care for generations of patients and caregivers to follow.
One of the major lessons learned during the pandemic is that hospitals and medical facilities are not always the safest places to recover, especially for seniors and those living with chronic conditions. Compounding this issue is that 85% of seniors in the U.S. live with one or more chronic conditions. With the United States being […]
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
NorthShore University HealthSystem teamed up with Laguna Health in 2021 to study whether greater post-acute care support can improve patient recovery and reduce readmissions. The research partners recently released results of the study, which found that giving patients emotional and psychological support after their discharge hastens recovery, decreases costs and alleviates physician burnout.
The healthcare industry will continue to shift more toward more home-based care offerings in the coming years, 7WireVentures said in a new report. The venture firm also gave some other predictions — including that established healthcare stakeholders will be forced to partner with non-traditional digital health companies and that the greater use of home-based solutions will lead to more personalized care plans.
Home-based clinical training could enhance skills that are relevant for nurses no matter the care setting. Given the intimate nature of home care, it can be very instructive for understanding the need for a holistic approach to patient care, as well as promoting an empathetic touch.
According to the National Association for Home Care and Hospice, close to 12 million Americans receive some kind of home healthcare each year, and that number is expected to continue to grow.
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
The future of healthcare means more home-based care. By taking steps now to embrace this shift, health plans will set the pace for supporting patients in the place where they most want to receive care.
UC Davis Health announced the first startup to come out of its health tech innovation incubator. The company, named WellCent, is a platform that allows patients and caregivers to onboard medical devices into their home and access digital health resources.
One’s bank, for example, doesn’t ask a customer to download and mange three different apps for checking, savings and loan accounts. Today more than ever, “screen creep” is setting in amidst an increasingly frustrated healthcare consumer base.
A primary care provider may visit some homebound patients in their homes two or three times a year, with allied and affiliated care providers delivering other services as needed to the patient, such as wellness visits, nutritious meals, groceries, and assistance with daily activities.
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The Covid-19 pandemic challenged the U.S. healthcare system like never before—particularly the segment of the industry that cares for seniors and people with disabilities. Facing a massive disruption to the status quo, providers had to quickly pivot to new models of care, such as hospital-at-home programs, which helped reduce hospitalizations and freed up hospital beds […]
Providers can’t treat what they can’t detect. But encountering patients in the context of their home and family puts issues of equity and access into sharp contrast, allowing case managers to connect patients to ongoing resources for SDoH or transportation.
CVS Health reportedly beat out other big names, including Amazon and UnitedHealth Group. Signify Health has a network of more than 10,000 clinicians in all 50 states and a nationwide value-based provider network.
The telehealth industry will continue to drive innovation that helps bring telehealth more permanently and creatively into the care continuum. You’ll see device integration and be able to perform even more complicated tests, like dialysis, at home.
In the current market where inflation and the costs of healthcare continue to rise, there’s a constant challenge in identifying where best to allocate a finite amount of funds. Understandably, no easy decision exists, but consumer demand and, ultimately, what will make healthcare more accessible, convenient, cost-effective and better for patients must serve as our […]