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

Healthcare It News

"This integrated, technology-enhanced approach has not only proven effective but has also set a new standard for how care transitions should be managed to achieve the best possible patient outcomes," Nieukirk said. Understand the specific needs of the patient population and the gaps in existing care transition processes.

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Digital Transformation 101: A handy primer

Healthcare It News

Currently you are working on one of Canada's largest healthcare providers' digital transformation strategy, which includes telehealth triage, virtual care, transitions of care, hospital-at-home, home care, remote patient monitoring, seniors' living and other initiatives.

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Digitalization in healthcare empowers patients

Healthcare It News

By providing ready-made, suitable selection and processing applications, innovative medical technology providers can help healthcare institutions prevent the kind of “filter failure” This occurs when the data that is available is not properly assembled and structured in a comfortable format [4].

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AI-Powered Care Coordination: Bamboo Health and Radial Join Forces

HIT Consultant

. –By empowering clinicians with actionable, in-the-moment insights, this collaboration streamlines care transitions, improves outcomes and lowers costs. These advancements are especially critical for value-based care providers, whose success depends on achieving cost efficiency and better patient outcomes.

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Data Velocity in Healthcare: Why Speed Matters

HIT Consultant

For example, real-time data enables organizations to track weekly trends, calibrate staff for risk adjustment, or to act on timely care transition opportunities. When multiple providers have access to the same patient records, it streamlines communication and delivers on the promise of efficient, coordinated care.

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M&A: Health Catalyst Acquires Upfront Healthcare Services

HIT Consultant

Improve care transitions and close care gaps. Upfronts technology analyzes clinical, sociodemographic, and patient-reported data to guide patients to the care they need, ensuring timely interventions and better health outcomes. Promote appointment attendance and streamline scheduling.

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Unlock efficiency and quality of care with Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare Care management

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By developing these templates for common conditions, preferences, and goals, healthcare providers can efficiently deliver comprehensive care plans that are both standardized and personalized. This approach saves time, ensures critical elements are included, and allows for a patient-centered approach to care planning.