Role of RPM Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is used to monitor patients who are most at-risk for rehospitalizations, likely due to pre-existing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and respiratory illness. RPM is also increasingly used with rising-risk patients as … Read More
Monthly Archives: April 2021
How Secure Messaging Improves Case Collaboration and Patient Outcomes
Role of Secure Messaging Many home health clinicians use texting to quickly communicate and collaborate with their colleagues and patients. However, an agency places itself and its patients at risk when sending ePHI via unencrypted text messaging. Home health organizations … Read More
Technology & the Future-State of Home Health: Encompass Health’s Perspectives
Recently, Bud Langham (Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, Encompass Health – Home Health and Hospice) shared his perspective on the future of home health and the role of technology in enhancing patient care: How to Become More Patient-Centric with Multiple … Read More
Building Bridges to Better Health with Virtual Care
Making Communities Safe and Healthy The APHA recognizes the first full week of April as National Public Health Week. The 2021 theme (“Building Bridges to Better Health”) reflects public health’s top priority to make communities safe and healthy. During this … Read More
How Virtual Care Solves for Skilled Nursing’s Staffing and Occupancy Issues
Top Issues for Skilled Nursing Facilities The skilled nursing industry recently indicated that staffing again remains a top challenge heading into 2021 according to the 2021 Skilled Nursing Outlook Report. The year’s top COVID-related issues focused on occupancy as well … Read More