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4 ways to improve home care inefficiencies with technology

AlayaCare

When you look at what’s happening in the back office of the typical home care or home health agency today, you have a lot of activities that don’t involve either of those two things. These mundane activities not only slow down operations but also take away from the quality of care being provided to clients.

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3 methods to enhance home care risk management

AlayaCare

Keeping clients safe while providing care services is critical for home care organizations. Client care can present a variety of risks that can impact the quality of care provided. According to the Patient Safety Network , errors are reported to occur at rates between 2-33%.

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Going Forward, Hospice CEOs Must Be Well-Versed in Data Analysis

Hospice News

These factors mean that hospice leaders will need a strong grasp on data collection and analysis, according to Bill Dombi, president of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC). “As The nitty gritty details of data management matter when it comes to ensuring both a healthy bottom line and quality patient care.

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Rising Per Patient Costs Spur Calls for Higher Hospice Pay Rates

Hospice News

An overwhelming majority of hospice providers have seen costs of patient care rise 3% to 10% since 2019, and many expect further increases next year. This is prompting calls for Medicare to reconsider proposed 2023 reimbursement rates. . Medicare covers close to 90% of hospice organizations’ patient care revenue.

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Despite Headwinds, Aveanna Still Sees Big Upside to Its Home Health and Hospice Business

Hospice News

NASDAQ: AVAH) was a company mostly focused on in-home care to pediatric populations. When the Atlanta-based provider filed to go public in April 2021, however, it revealed ambitious plans to expand into the arenas of Medicare-certified home health and hospice care. “We Overall, Aveanna reported Q2 2023 revenue of $471.9

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How the 4 Largest Hospice Industry Groups Work Together to Support Program Integrity

Hospice News

As those problems proliferate, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), the National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC), LeadingAge and the National Partnership for Hospice and Healthcare Innovation (NPHI) have been speaking out not only individually, but collectively. We all want to be involved.

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AlayaCare Launches Visit Optimizer—Automation for Vacant Visit Scheduling

AlayaCare

In developing Visit Optimizer, the team was tasked to create an application that automates placing care givers with vacant client visits, remove manual guesswork in scheduling, and reduce mileage, travel time and wait times to improve patient experience, fostering employee satisfaction.

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