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Revolutionizing Healthcare with Home Telehealth (Webinar Recap)
20 years later, why is home care still not sure?
On March 17th, 2016 we held our most popular webinar ever, featuring our founder and CEO Adrian Schauer and Tim Rowan of Rowan Consulting Associates and Editor of Home Care Technology Report.
The webinar focused on a hot topic for home care agencies this year: how home telehealth and home health software is revolutionizing the healthcare industry. So for those of you who couldn’t attend, here is a quick summary of our presentation and the best practices suggested.
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20 years later, why is home care still not sure?
On March 17th, 2016 we held our most popular webinar ever, featuring our founder and CEO Adrian Schauer and Tim Rowan of Rowan Consulting Associates and Editor of Home Care Technology Report.
The webinar focused on a hot topic for home care agencies this year: how home telehealth and home health software is revolutionizing the healthcare industry. So for those of you who couldn’t attend, here is a quick summary of our presentation and the best practices suggested.
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Telehealth and the Uberization of Home Care
In the past few years, innovative technologies have been sweeping through various industries, lowering costs and increasing convenience to levels we never imagined. Take for example Uber. This highly publicized company infamously transformed the transportation industry by disrupting the traditional taxi service delivery model through client-centric technology.
The model shift resulted in more convenient, transparent and affordable service, which sparked a frenzy of organizations to seek out ways to “Uberize” their industries. So what about the home care industry?
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In the past few years, innovative technologies have been sweeping through various industries, lowering costs and increasing convenience to levels we never imagined. Take for example Uber. This highly publicized company infamously transformed the transportation industry by disrupting the traditional taxi service delivery model through client-centric technology.
The model shift resulted in more convenient, transparent and affordable service, which sparked a frenzy of organizations to seek out ways to “Uberize” their industries. So what about the home care industry?
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Top 3 Home Care Client Complaints & How to Address Them
In the past few years the healthcare industry has been pushing hard on new initiatives to reduce the amount of hospital readmissions in order to cut healthcare costs and improve the quality of care. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), hospitals in the US spent roughly $41.3 billion in 2011 to treat patients who were readmitted within 30 days of discharge.
Focusing on home care as the obvious post-acute solution, due to its effectiveness at a low cost, patients are able receive the care they need in the comfort of their homes. But with the aging population growing at an alarming rate, it’s no surprise that home care agencies are under pressure to keep up with the demand.
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In the past few years the healthcare industry has been pushing hard on new initiatives to reduce the amount of hospital readmissions in order to cut healthcare costs and improve the quality of care. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), hospitals in the US spent roughly $41.3 billion in 2011 to treat patients who were readmitted within 30 days of discharge.
Focusing on home care as the obvious post-acute solution, due to its effectiveness at a low cost, patients are able receive the care they need in the comfort of their homes. But with the aging population growing at an alarming rate, it’s no surprise that home care agencies are under pressure to keep up with the demand.
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Medicaid Telehealth Reimbursement Guidelines
image source: http://mobihealthnews.com/content/state-lawmakers-introduced-more-200-telemedicine-bills-2015
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image source: http://mobihealthnews.com/content/state-lawmakers-introduced-more-200-telemedicine-bills-2015
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Seniors & Technology: Putting the Myths to Rest
As technology continues to grow, so does the myth that seniors are averse to new innovations. As younger generations assume that their senior counterparts lack an interest or are incapable of comprehending technology, what occurs is that seniors are discouraged from becoming engaged in the first place.
We are not saying that seniors are the largest demographic of technology users, however they are also definitely completely remiss from using the latest and greatest innovations.
According to a Pew Research Survey in 2014, 6 out of every 10 seniors use the internet, while 71% of those seniors do so every day. The same survey found that 7 out of 10 seniors 65 and older own a mobile phone—and that proportion is growing rapidly.
Need more proof? Even of those aged 76 and older, 56% reported owning a cell phone. These findings justify that not only are seniors adapting to digital technology, they are also using it in increasing numbers.
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As technology continues to grow, so does the myth that seniors are averse to new innovations. As younger generations assume that their senior counterparts lack an interest or are incapable of comprehending technology, what occurs is that seniors are discouraged from becoming engaged in the first place.
We are not saying that seniors are the largest demographic of technology users, however they are also definitely completely remiss from using the latest and greatest innovations.
According to a Pew Research Survey in 2014, 6 out of every 10 seniors use the internet, while 71% of those seniors do so every day. The same survey found that 7 out of 10 seniors 65 and older own a mobile phone—and that proportion is growing rapidly.
Need more proof? Even of those aged 76 and older, 56% reported owning a cell phone. These findings justify that not only are seniors adapting to digital technology, they are also using it in increasing numbers.
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How Home Care Clients Can Expect Technology to Improve Their Experience
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the use of technology to support the achievement of health objectives has the potential to transform health service delivery globally. Technology continues to have a significant impact on the home care industry, with an increasing number of home care agencies adopting home care software. The introduction of new innovations such as wearable technologies, Electronic Visit Verification (EVV), and telehealth advancements, are redefining how we interact with and analyze health data, and reshaping how home care is coordinated and delivered.
According to Health IT News, investing in the post-acute client experience is a common theme among hospitals in the US who are reducing readmission rates and improving outcomes. Here are just a few of the ways that your patients can expect technology to improve their home care experiences:
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the use of technology to support the achievement of health objectives has the potential to transform health service delivery globally. Technology continues to have a significant impact on the home care industry, with an increasing number of home care agencies adopting home care software. The introduction of new innovations such as wearable technologies, Electronic Visit Verification (EVV), and telehealth advancements, are redefining how we interact with and analyze health data, and reshaping how home care is coordinated and delivered.
According to Health IT News, investing in the post-acute client experience is a common theme among hospitals in the US who are reducing readmission rates and improving outcomes. Here are just a few of the ways that your patients can expect technology to improve their home care experiences:
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2016: The Year of Telehealth Reimbursement
2015 was a banner year for telehealth and telemedicine. According to the Home Care Technology Report, 200 telemedicine laws were introduced across 42 state legislatures in 2015.
According to the American Telehealth Association (ATA), “Telehealth is a rapidly growing field that has the potential to help states leverage a shrinking and maldistributed provider workforce, increase access to services, improve population health and lower costs.” This is not expected to slow down in 2016.
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2015 was a banner year for telehealth and telemedicine. According to the Home Care Technology Report, 200 telemedicine laws were introduced across 42 state legislatures in 2015.
According to the American Telehealth Association (ATA), “Telehealth is a rapidly growing field that has the potential to help states leverage a shrinking and maldistributed provider workforce, increase access to services, improve population health and lower costs.” This is not expected to slow down in 2016.
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Technology for Seniors: A Holiday Gift Guide
If you’re wondering what the best holiday gift for the seniors in your life could be, consider teaching them how to stay connected with technology. Ample research shows that technology has the ability to help seniors age in the comfort of their own homes, become more socially engaged, and also improve their mental and physical wellbeing.
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If you’re wondering what the best holiday gift for the seniors in your life could be, consider teaching them how to stay connected with technology. Ample research shows that technology has the ability to help seniors age in the comfort of their own homes, become more socially engaged, and also improve their mental and physical wellbeing.
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5 Ways to Improve your Home Care Agency’s Lead Generation
A major marketing challenge that home care agencies are facing today is competition. With the aging population growing rapidly and the value of the home care industry expected increase to $303.6 billion by 2020 (Zacks, 2015), there will be an increase in new business opportunities, but also an influx of agency competitors; the market is getting crowded.
If you aren’t promoting why people should choose your agency over the others, there is a good chance you could fall behind in the race to win new business.
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A major marketing challenge that home care agencies are facing today is competition. With the aging population growing rapidly and the value of the home care industry expected increase to $303.6 billion by 2020 (Zacks, 2015), there will be an increase in new business opportunities, but also an influx of agency competitors; the market is getting crowded.
If you aren’t promoting why people should choose your agency over the others, there is a good chance you could fall behind in the race to win new business.
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Improving Home Care Client Engagement with Technology
The importance of communication for client-provider relationships in home health care can’t be emphasized enough. The more engaged and connected clients and their loved ones are, the more likely they will be to follow care worker advice, and to take an active role in their health during, and after home care visits.
With the wide acceptance and adoption of software applications to monitor nutrition and exercise, there is no question that now is the time for home healthcare providers to embrace technology and use it as a tool to engage their clients. Here are some of the ways technology can help engage your clients in their care:
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The importance of communication for client-provider relationships in home health care can’t be emphasized enough. The more engaged and connected clients and their loved ones are, the more likely they will be to follow care worker advice, and to take an active role in their health during, and after home care visits.
With the wide acceptance and adoption of software applications to monitor nutrition and exercise, there is no question that now is the time for home healthcare providers to embrace technology and use it as a tool to engage their clients. Here are some of the ways technology can help engage your clients in their care:
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