We can all learn from this new initiative in New Hampshire to improve care coordination and patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs. We, as case managers, continue to be a critical element in these initiatives. Healthcare had come along way, transforming it from provider centered to now patient centered. We also moved from fragmented care to now continuing patient care. In my opinion, today’s providers are more attuned in ensuring that their patients have the right follow up care.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Innovation Programs That Would Help Save Money
http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Stories/2012/May/17/innovation-grant-projects.aspx
CMS Innovation Center has awarded grants to different health care organizations for implementing their innovative ideas of saving health care dollars and at the same time improve patient care. One of the grants mentioned here was bringing telemedicine in the remote areas of Rocky Mountains, Colorado. I'm excited to hear all about what telemedicine has to offer.
CMS Innovation Center has awarded grants to different health care organizations for implementing their innovative ideas of saving health care dollars and at the same time improve patient care. One of the grants mentioned here was bringing telemedicine in the remote areas of Rocky Mountains, Colorado. I'm excited to hear all about what telemedicine has to offer.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Booming Home Care Agencies
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/home-healthcare-contributes-to-americas-job-creation-as-need-for-patient-preferred-home-based-care-increases-2012-05-11
It's good to know that despite our down economy, the home care industry is booming and expected to grow by 1.6 million caregiving jobs by 2020. I wish Suffolk county would have more home care agencies that would widen catchment area to include Fire Island, Amagansett and other Suffolk towns that are hard to reach areas. My colleague just had a hard time looking for an agency in Fire Island the other day. She must have called at least a dozen agencies and none of them can accept. Unfortunately, it isn't the first time.
It's good to know that despite our down economy, the home care industry is booming and expected to grow by 1.6 million caregiving jobs by 2020. I wish Suffolk county would have more home care agencies that would widen catchment area to include Fire Island, Amagansett and other Suffolk towns that are hard to reach areas. My colleague just had a hard time looking for an agency in Fire Island the other day. She must have called at least a dozen agencies and none of them can accept. Unfortunately, it isn't the first time.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Senior Bridge Offers Free CEU
http://seniorbridge.com/Resources/WebinarSeries.aspx
Hello Everyone! Senior Bridge is offering a free webinar with 1.0 CEU! Act fast, it's only available until May 31st. Just follow the link to register. It's a very interesting topic on Advanced Care Planning. So go to the link now!
Hello Everyone! Senior Bridge is offering a free webinar with 1.0 CEU! Act fast, it's only available until May 31st. Just follow the link to register. It's a very interesting topic on Advanced Care Planning. So go to the link now!
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Elder Care Goes Hi-Tech!
http://www.ajc.com/business/elder-care-enters-the-1427924.html
I find it always fascinating to read articles on innovation involving healthcare and our elderly population. This article provides different kinds of technology that is out there and is being tested to be effective. I love the GlowCap idea (sends alert to family/doctors everytime it's opened), what a way to monitor patient compliance. I also liked SimpleC ( a device to help improve memory for patient's with memory loss). I think we are going to see a lot more innovations as this generation embraces the changes that are evolving. I hope you enjoyed the article as much as I did.
I find it always fascinating to read articles on innovation involving healthcare and our elderly population. This article provides different kinds of technology that is out there and is being tested to be effective. I love the GlowCap idea (sends alert to family/doctors everytime it's opened), what a way to monitor patient compliance. I also liked SimpleC ( a device to help improve memory for patient's with memory loss). I think we are going to see a lot more innovations as this generation embraces the changes that are evolving. I hope you enjoyed the article as much as I did.
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