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

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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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The future of technology can make your hospital a model of care and efficiency

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The role of technology in healthcare According to Deloitte, 92% of survey respondents consider better patient experiences the “top desired outcome from digital transformation.” ” 1 Improvements stem from how medtech connects patients to their data and healthcare providers.

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Exec appointments at HL7 Australia, ADHA and more briefs

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"I have always been dedicated to enhancing health outcomes for Australians, especially in primary and preventative care settings. Enterprise Taxonomy: Professional Development Quality Care Informatics Interoperability Digital Health Workforce Care Data and Information Technology

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HLTH: CopilotIQ & Biofourmis Merge to Create AI-Driven Platform for In-Home Care

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What You Should Know: – CopilotIQ , a health tech company focused on improving the lives of older adults with chronic conditions, and Biofourmis , a global leader in technology-enabled home care solutions, have announced a strategic merger.

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The next investment priorities for telehealth, RPM and connected health

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"This electronic bridge combined with our unique capabilities offered through the Penn Medicine home care division provided unparalleled strength in times of uncertainty." "With these iterations, our virtual health no-show or failure-to-connect is less than 5%, and patient experience scores continue to improve."

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How telehealth can help inpatient care, and what a hybrid future looks like

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Utilizing telehealth technology helps alleviate overburdened and short-staffed clinicians as much as it helps them care for their patients. Virtual rounding is another great application to augment the patient experience and make a patient feel comfortable.

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Success Story: WellSpan’s Health Equity Accreditation Experience

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WellSpan had experience providing culturally and linguistically appropriate services, but wanted to make its health equity practices more structured and sustainable. Patient Experience. WellSpan collected data on patient experience, but hadnt reviewed the data through a health equity lens.