The vast majority of older adults want to age at home. To support that goal, doctors should encourage them to consider their care options — long before they need assistance.
Providence recently launched a program to expand its patients’ access to in-home physical therapy. The health system is launching the initiative in partnership with Luna, a provider of in-home outpatient physical therapy that serves patients in nearly 30 states.
Patient expectations continue to evolve, and healthcare practices that fail to adapt risk more than just revenue—they risk losing trust.
The in-home service is meant to complement the company's virtual care. Members are able to book appointments within one to two business days and receive in-person assessments of their mobility, as well as any fall hazards in their home.
The funding round was led by Optum Ventures. Other investors include Adams Street Partners, Blue Shield of California and Humana. DispatchHealth will use the money to expand its capabilities in current markets, its CEO said.
The funding round was led by Blue Heron Capital and included participation from Primetime Partners, Ensemble Innovation Ventures, Maccabee Ventures and Gaingels. In total, the company has raised $13.5 million.
The value-based partnership is for Humana Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plan members with chronic kidney disease, who are living in Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. These members can access Monogram’s specialized care resources, such as in-home primary and specialty care visits, medication management, dialysis and social services.
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Of those aged 50 years or older, 70% would prefer in-home care, a new survey by Cross Country Workforce Solutions Group found. But while 66% of respondents said they have thought about their future healthcare needs, only 9% said they are actively looking into it and 34% said they haven’t thought about it at all.
Primary care providers will function as the hub in a personalized care ecosystem, with the patient at the center. To accomplish this, they'll not only see patients in person but will engage them virtually as well, while also accessing more data to improve outcomes.
Wells Fargo Strategic Capital led the Series B funding round. Concerto also announced Thursday that it has acquired Crown Health, a home-based primary care practice serving the Pacific Northwest.
DispatchHealth, a startup offering at-home care, raised $200 million in funding. The Denver-based company plans to use it to expand to additional states.
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The pandemic has slowed referrals to skilled nursing facilities as Covid-19 concerns result in longer transfers. An analysis by CarePort Health found that referrals to skilled nursing facilities were down by more than 17% in the fall.
The partnership will combine in-home caretakers with Doctor on Demand’s telehealth services. Some of CareLinx users will be able to access virtual visits for free.
DispatchHealth, a Denver-based startup that offers at-home high-acuity care, raised $135.8 million in series C funding. The startup currently operates in major metros across 13 states, and plans to expand with the new funding.
CVS Health’s specialty pharmacy head shared how the pharmacy chain is caring for patients remotely during Covid-19. He expects to see more in-home care after the pandemic.
The two healthcare companies will provide remote monitoring for Medicare Advantage members at high risk of hospital readmission and congestive heart failure patients.