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Study Shows SNF-at-Home Care Feasible, Less Costly

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For seniors, receiving skilled care at home – instead of at a skilled nursing facility (SNF) – could have considerable benefits, including better patient experience and lower costs. These were very debilitated patients and we were able to show that it’s feasible,” Levine said.

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Atrium Health, Best Buy Hope To Scale Hospital-At-Home Care Through Partnership

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The new partners will be developing “new hospital-at-home offerings that will enhance the patient experience of receiving hospital-level care in the home,” according to a release. Our view is that hospital at home is one of the most important innovations in U.S. health care delivery.”

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Mayo Clinic’s At-Home Care Optimism Goes Far Beyond Hospital at Home

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recently celebrated the three-year anniversary of its hospital-at-home program. In 2019, Mayo Clinic CEO Gianrico Farrugia stated that high-acuity home care would be part of not only Mayo Clinic’s future, but the health care industry’s at large. Both our physicians as well as our bedside nurses are all virtual.

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Home Care Conference: A Discussion with WellSky

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The interview took place at the Home Care Conference in Chicago held on December 9, 2021. Kunu has worked in many different healthcare and home-based health roles. In 2010, he started Senior Solutions Home Care inspired with a motivation to help his own aging grandparents. It has been edited for length and clarity.

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The future of technology can make your hospital a model of care and efficiency

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The role of technology in healthcare According to Deloitte, 92% of survey respondents consider better patient experiences the “top desired outcome from digital transformation.” ” 1 Improvements stem from how medtech connects patients to their data and healthcare providers.

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St. Luke's finds success with its Hospital In Your Home program

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Luke's Health System, an 11-hospital network based in Kansas City, Missouri, initiated its Hospital In Your Home care model in July 2022 to reduce costs, improve outcomes and enhance the patient experience. Luke's Health System.

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How telehealth can help inpatient care, and what a hybrid future looks like

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Utilizing telehealth technology helps alleviate overburdened and short-staffed clinicians as much as it helps them care for their patients. Telehealth solutions also can be used to share knowledge from experienced nurses. Telehealth also can be used for routine activities like giving a patient their discharge instructions.

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