2019 may go down as the year value-based care comes into its own. More facilities than ever have reimbursement tied to the long-term value they bring to patients; if your patients are re-admitted within the 30-day window, that’s going to create negative consequences for your reputation and your bottom line. The care... Read More
by Luis Castillo in Care Transitions, Value-Based Care, blog
For Karen Underwood, Director of Product Management for Ensocare, the most exciting thing about healthcare isn’t what’s happening today. It’s trying to anticipate what’s going to be the next big thing tomorrow. Read More
Imagine a patient sustains a heart attack. After the initial intervention to stabilize that person, a care plan is created and the patient is expected to follow a specific set of guidelines. Read More
by Mary Kay Thalken, RN, MBA in Patient and Family Engagement, blog, Care Management
For ages, one insurmountable hurdle stood in the way of health care reaching its full potential. That hurdle? The simple truth that a patient’s well-being was out of the hands of the care team the moment the patient left their sight. That’s changed with the advent of wearable devices that give physicians, care... Read More
by Luis Castillo in Healthcare IT, Healthcare Technology Solutions, Mobile Technology
It’s more important than ever that healthcare facilities keep track of patients’ health long after they leave the hospital. With reimbursement penalties tied to readmissions within the 30-day window, it’s in facilities’ (and patients’) best interest to ensure the optimum health of persons to one month and beyond. Read More
by Mary Kay Thalken, RN, MBA in Patient and Family Engagement, blog, Care Management
The 2019 Fiscal Year is well underway, and 2019 proper will be here in a hot minute. That makes this as good a time as any to preview some of the changes that have recently been or are about to be rolled out by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Read More
by Jill Reeves, MHA in Post-acute Care, blog, Medicare, home health
The past few years have given us many advances in healthcare: Electronic health records (EHRs). Wearable devices. Care management software. Apps that play a critical role in monitoring patient vital signs. The list goes on and on. But with these technological developments comes a fear that we’re all forced to reckon... Read More
by Mary Kay Thalken, RN, MBA in Healthcare Technology Solutions, blog, Care Management
In the following article, Ensocare Chief Clinical Officer Mary Kay Thalken details her journey through the healthcare world and provides guidance to those looking to enter this rewarding field. How it all began—early inspiration and direction The roots of my journey from practicing nurse to senior healthcare executive... Read More
In recent years, more and more attention is being paid not just to the medical aspects of a person’s care, but to those social factors that have an inordinately large impact on the care journey. Read More
by Jill Reeves, MHA in Telehealth, Care Management, social determinants of health
You can get almost any product in the world online. You can order food from your favorite restaurants on your phone. You can get psychiatric consultations, telehealth services and meet the love of your life by swiping right on the appropriate apps. But when it comes to transferring patient health information (PHI)... Read More
by Luis Castillo in Healthcare Technology Solutions, Interoperability, Cybersecurity
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