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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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St. Luke's finds success with its Hospital In Your Home program

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Luke's Health System, an 11-hospital network based in Kansas City, Missouri, initiated its Hospital In Your Home care model in July 2022 to reduce costs, improve outcomes and enhance the patient experience. Luke's Health System.

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2024 Executive Forecast: What 6 Top Home Health Leaders Expect Next Year

Home Health Care

It will be essential that the industry has the data and outcomes to show the broader value impact — in addition to capacity, home health provides a more positive patient experience with lower costs. There is great opportunity in market growth, as more and more people are in need of home care services.

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Imaging Strategy and Digital Mastery in Healthcare IT

HIT Consultant

In short, modern imaging systems are integral to modern healthcare. This “Frankenimaging” problem impinges on integration capability, user satisfaction, and ultimately the patient experience…but it can be rectified. radiology, cardiology, mammography, pathology, dermatology, etc.), Enterprise imaging in healthcare.

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AccentCare Appoints New Chief Medical Officer; Modivcare Names 2 C-Suite Leaders

Home Health Care

The Dallas-based company also provides personal home care, palliative care and other home-based care services. In his new role, Natarajan will be responsible for overseeing all of AccentCare’s clinical care operations and patient experience initiatives.

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Humana’s CenterWell Launches At-Home Primary Care Program

Home Health Care

“When we meet patients where they are, we build better connections and can tailor their care to address environmental factors that impact their health. Primary Care Anywhere brings the comprehensive, whole-person care we provide in our centers to patients at home.

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Transactions: Dover Health Expands Through Acquisition; Parkview Forms JV With CommonSpirit Health at Home

Home Health Care

This partnership allows Parkview to work with another industry expert to enhance the patient experience. As we continue to provide compassionate care, our goal is to advance the way it’s delivered.” On its end, CommonSpirit Health at Home is headquartered in Milford, Ohio.