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Even modest meds adherence can be financially transformative for health systems

Healthcare It News

As healthcare continues to advance with accountable care organizations and value-based care models, the industry is starting to see some real traction after a decade of groundwork in the form of CMS claims for the Medicare Shared Savings Program. There are some critical elements driving success here.

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Care coordination: What's needed to succeed with accountable care and home health?

Healthcare It News

Absent the traditional around-the-clock care provided in an institutional setting like an SNF or hospice, these homebound patients require close monitoring to ensure successful recovery. In a facility, care is provided in a "one-stop shop" – from medications to physical therapy to nursing care.

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5 Trends to Watch for Outpatient Therapists in 2025

HIT Consultant

On average, experts say it takes a minimum of $400,000 to open a medium-scale physical therapy clinic. Strengthening Referral Pathways: While physical therapy remains outside primary care’s traditional scope, patients in many states have direct access without requiring a referral.

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5 Trends to Watch for Outpatient Therapists in 2025

HIT Consultant

On average, experts say it takes a minimum of $400,000 to open a medium-scale physical therapy clinic. Strengthening Referral Pathways: While physical therapy remains outside primary care’s traditional scope, patients in many states have direct access without requiring a referral.

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HLTH22 Day 3 News Summary

HIT Consultant

Edifecs and Empowered-Home announced a partnership to provide automated prior authorizations to medical associations, Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), Independent Physician Associations (IPAs), medical groups, and home healthcare agencies. Cipher Skin Launches Pilot Program for Tech-Enabled Physical Therapy Rehab.

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Managed Care Contracts Fueling Growth For Continuous Home Care

Home Health Care

Over the last decade, Putman — now CEO of Continuous — has relied heavily on building strong relationships with payers, accountable care organizations (ACOs) and care management companies. When Putman started, the revenue breakdown was about 60% Medicare and 40% managed care.

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Roundups: 17 Recent Strategic Digital Health Partnerships

HIT Consultant

Covered employees can receive care wherever and wherever needed via a virtual visit through the MyChart patient portal or through Captive Health’s mobile application. Spatially Health partners with ilumed , an Accountable Care Organization REACH comprised of more than 2,600 physicians and 56,000 Medicare patients to lead SDOH efforts.