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OSF deploys care transition program, reduces readmission rate from 29% to 9%

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THE PROBLEM This issue stemmed largely from gaps in continuous care during transitions between these settings. "The existing systems were fragmented, with each care setting operating in a silo ," he explained. Care managers and SNF staff are alerted in real time to any abnormalities or potential issues.

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Digitalization in healthcare empowers patients

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In today’s digitalized healthcare environment, keeping the best outcomes for patients at the center of all activity increasingly depends on the smart use of medical data. As a result, a substantial quantity of stored data is never used in either inpatient or outpatient settings [2].