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How extending virtual options can drive value-based care

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This allows us to effectively prioritise their care," Dr See explained. Together with Datos' Australian partner IKAO Health, Northern Health will integrate Open Care across various patient pathways, including cardiac rehabilitation, back pain, severe asthma and gestational diabetes.

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Telemedicine boosts access, decreases inequities in Montana

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The cost of travel and long distances between healthcare providers and patients are commonly cited reasons for patients to delay or avoid medical care. The use of telehealth technology can improve healthcare access for Montanans living in rural and tribal communities by providing access to primary care and specialty services.

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Albert Einstein Medical Center serves up telehealth from 4 vendors with FCC grant

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"In some of our primary care locations, we have implemented the ability to connect with a specialist via a telehealth visit while the patient is already at the primary care office to avoid having to make multiple trips." " PROPOSAL.

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Telehealth Partnerships: A Value-Added Service for Providers

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By facilitating better care coordination , telehealth can also save patients out-of-pocket expenses related to unnecessary tests and appointments. Telehealth can be leveraged for a wide range of care needs The telehealthcare model can be adapted to serve a virtually endless number of healthcare needs.

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BrightSpring To Divest Community Living Business to Sevita

Home Health Care

The company focuses on complex populations, offering primary care, home- and community-based services, pharmacy services and rehab services to over 400,000 consumers throughout 50 states. In 2019, private equity firm KKR purchased BrightSpring for $1.32 The company serves 50,000 individuals in 40 states.

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VNA Health Group, Parker Unveil Home-Based Primary Care Joint Venture

Home Health Care

Visiting Nurse Association Health Group (VNAHG) and Parker Health Group recently formed a partnership to launch the “Parker Advanced Care Institute at VNAHG,” a home-based primary care joint venture. The grant funding was meant to fuel the growth and expansion of VNAHG’s Advanced Care Institute, which was established in 2015.

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Humana Wants Half of Its MA Members in Value-Based Home Health Model by 2027

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The advancements have come as the Louisville, Kentucky-based health and wellness company adds to its rapidly growing senior-focused primary care network. With 200 locations expected to be open before next year, CenterWell Senior Primary Care is the largest senior-focused, value-based primary care group in the country.