Infusion
How infusion providers can improve scheduling for nurses
Infusion nurses are not only health care professionals but also serve as educators and resources to their clients. basis. They’re highly adaptable specialists who can work in any practice setting where IV therapy is delivered. Which is increasingly performed inside special clinics and the homes of patients. Nurses must possess a firm knowledge of intravenous access and…
Read MoreLeveraging the Power of Automation in Specialty Pharmacy
Patients are paying more of their healthcare costs every day and providers need to examine their patient experience to determine how it is impacting their revenue. Automation can be a powerful tool for specialty pharmacy and home infusion businesses to create a more efficient and enjoyable experience for both staff and patients. Automated scheduling and…
Read More6 Ways Home Infusion Pharmacies can Maximize Profitability by Putting Data to Work
Home infusion therapy is becoming an increasingly popular treatment option for patients who require medication administration outside of a hospital setting. As the demand for this service continues to grow across North America, infusion and specialty pharmacy providers face the challenge of maximizing profitability while maintaining the highest level of patient care. One effective approach…
Read MoreSpend less time on paperwork, billing and more time on home infusion patient care
Demand for home infusion pharmacy services is booming, with several more years of sustained growth forecasted. This is a landmark opportunity for the industry to continue its transformation to incorporate more Hospital-at-Home care. In this model, healthcare providers can deliver hospital-level care in the comfort of a patient’s home. Like many other industries, however, the…
Read More5 Tips to become a preferred referral partner for specialty pharmacy
Specialty pharmacies are experiencing booming growth in the home care infusion service market. This trend has been predicted for several years – driven by patient preferences, cost savings measures, and readmission rate reduction targets. But like many other home-based therapies, this steady growth accelerated at lightning speed during the initial stay-at-home orders in 2020, with…
Read MoreHow Home Infusion Providers Deliver Industry-Leading Care
The pandemic has aptly demonstrated that the need for accessible, reliable care services at home is now imperative. Home and specialty infusion services are, we are increasingly seeing, at the top of the list.
Read MoreHome Infusion Therapy… Without the Paperwork
For patients with conditions that require medication to be infused by needle or catheter, staying at home for treatment is optimal. Not only is it more comfortable and more manageable for them, but infusion-based treatments in hospitals and outpatient clinics — particularly for those who suffer from chronic disease — is an unsustainable expense that…
Read MoreHome Infusion and the Rise of Virtual Care
At first blush, the specialized delivery of home infusion may not seem to lend itself to virtual care. Yet we think all elements of home care are about to permanently change when it comes to this subject, thrust into the spotlight due to COVID-19.
Read MoreAlayaCare and Option Care Health announce joint technology collaboration agreement
AlayaCare, a global home and community care software company, and Option Care Health, Inc. (“Option Care Health”) (Nasdaq: OPCH), the largest independent provider of home and alternate site infusion services in the United States, announced today that they have formally established a technology collaboration to develop innovative software for alternate site infusion therapy. This co-development…
Read MoreWhat does the future of home infusion look like? A conversation with Option Care Health
While it’s not necessarily a joyful exercise to think back a year ago to the initial weeks of the pandemic, it’s nevertheless a useful place to start as we consider where the home infusion industry is set to go, from the standpoint of remote technology.
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