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How providers can connect with seniors through technology

July 29, 2022

How providers can connect with seniors through technology

The push for home health is coming from all fronts – the patients, the providers and the insurers. With all of that said, once the decision has been made that a patient can return to their home, providers need to provide clear discharge instructions in order to prevent unnecessary readmissions. But there are many barriers that could put a stop to recovery. So what is a way that providers can better connect with their patients? The answer might be found in your pocket.

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Sick and Alone: How to defeat social isolation and impact patient care

June 21, 2022

Sick and Alone: How to defeat social isolation and impact patient care

After time in the hospital, seniors who are socially isolated may have a harder time keeping up with follow-up care. While a lack of social relationships is an issue in and of itself, it significantly impacts patient recovery. This is a story about how communication and constant engagement helped one patient navigate her follow-up care needs to prevent an unnecessary hospital readmission

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Post-acute care and the ongoing battle over performance

May 31, 2022

Post-acute care and the ongoing battle over performance

If a post-acute care management program is to enhance quality, cost-effectiveness and — most importantly — health outcomes, it must decrease the unnecessary use of skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and reduce preventable readmissions. In the latest Essential Insights, we explore why creating a successful post-acute care management is still difficult for some health systems and how to overcome those hurdles.

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