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

Healthcare It News

OSF HealthCare, a health system that serves Illinois and Michigan, had a big challenge: Managing the high rate of patient readmissions from hospitals to skilled nursing facilities and eventually to home care. THE PROBLEM This issue stemmed largely from gaps in continuous care during transitions between these settings.

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How Reasoning-Based AI Improves Care Transitions

HIT Consultant

Applications in Care Transition The three principles of responsible AI use are particularly applicable in care transitions, where managing patient handoffs between different care settings is critical. About Matt A. Murphy Matt A.

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PointClickCare Launches Transitions of Care Solution to Reduce Medicare Readmissions

HIT Consultant

The new solution addresses the significant issue of hospital readmissions among Medicare beneficiaries. Coupled with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) increased focus on seamless care transitions, Medicare Advantage plans are under pressure to intervene quickly and effectively to prevent avoidable readmissions.

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Fixing The Hospital-To-Home Health Care Transition

Home Health Care

The transition between hospital discharge and home health care is often fraught with issues. Unfortunately, it also happens to be one of the most crucial parts of a patient’s care journey. When I’m talking about acuity creep, I’m thinking about how much need do the patients in our care models require?”

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Digitalization in healthcare empowers patients

Healthcare It News

Analytic expertise is required to help prevent “information overload” and provide healthcare professionals with the tools for integrating and using the data for the betterment of that patient. Failure to adhere to guidelines can increase the risk of complications, drive up costs, and lengthen hospital stays [5].

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Sensi.AI Launches AI-Powered Care Copilot in Canada

HIT Consultant

With over 50 locations in Canada, Right at Home will now leverage Sensis care copilot to augment their in-person care, detect early health risks and reduce hospitalizations and readmissions. Sensi.AI: Transforming Senior Care Through AI-Driven Insights Sensi.AI billion annually. Notably, 8.5%

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Community Health Workers and Family Caregivers: Opportunities to Enhance Connection with Community Resources for Aging Populations and Families

NASHP

Using the evidence-based UCSF Care Ecosystem model , trained CHWs reach out by phone and email to people with dementia and their caregivers one or more times per month over a six-month period. The CHWs provide support, education, and resources on coping with stress, preventing injuries, staying healthy, and connecting to community services.