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HHS: Hospice, Post-Acute Providers Lag on EMR Interoperability

Hospice News

More than 85% of ambulatory practices and 95% of hospitals have adopted and use some form of EMR to document patient care and share data to varying degrees, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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Voices: Tim Smokoff, General Manager, Home Health and Hospice, MatrixCare

Hospice News

Another key aspect is care coordination and collaboration. Given that staff work in teams, it’s critical to share information and collaborate effectively. By proactively engaging patients based on these predictions, caregivers can prevent hospital readmissions and pursue better health outcomes within their care settings.

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AlayaCare Launches Visit Optimizer—Automation for Vacant Visit Scheduling

AlayaCare

The AlayaLabs group at AlayaCare took this challenge on by applying advanced algorithms to analyze workforce availability, client preferences, and skillsets to match patient care needs for continuity. For more information, visit: AlayaCare.com AlayaCare Press Contact: Kevin G.

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WellSky Intent on Expanding Footprint, Presence Across Care Continuum

Hospice News

Underlying the company’s strategy is a drive to develop solutions designed to support patient care as consumers navigate their way through the health care system. WellSky counts as clients more than 1 in 3 of the home- and community-based health care providers in the United States. That was a gut-check decision.

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Hospice Nurse Practitioner Position

High Peaks Hospice

We help individuals achieve a peaceful life closure, aligned with their values, wishes, choice, and needs, while fully supporting their caregivers and loved ones along the way. The Hospice Nurse Practitioner provides consultation, assessments, and evaluation of the plan of care.

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EMS Intervention to Reduce Falls: Carmen Quatman and Katie Quatman-Yates

GeriPal

Accreditation In support of improving patient care, UCSF Office of CME is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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3 Ways Hospices Are Managing Rising Costs of Care Delivery

Hospice News

Technology, cost control, and family caregiver support have emerged as cost-saving strategies as headwinds mount for hospice providers. Utilizing technology in their staffing processes can aid hospices in better care coordination, reduce unnecessary patient visits, and cut staff travel costs, Teslik added.

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