New smart technology devices benefit clients and agencies
By
Evan Kaltman
Jul 06, 2021
Recently our firm, Veterans Home Care, helped develop the Companion to meet a growing demand for smart technologies.
Three technologies that are changing the landscape of home health organizations in 2021
Jun 24, 2021
While organizations continue on their mission to manage the pandemic, it’s also time for them to begin thinking about future-proofing themselves to create a more robust system of delivery.
Telehealth supports hospice and palliative care providers, patients and caregivers
By
Robert Crook, M.D.
Terri Maxwell, Ph.D.
Jun 22, 2021
Rather than viewing telehealth as a compromise on palliative and hospice care for the seriously ill, clinicians should see this as an option that is safer as it reduces exposure. Many individuals also...
Using data analytics to thrive in the PDGM era
By
Amy Anderson
Jun 10, 2021
In the era of PDGM, the best way to streamline workflows, increase staff satisfaction and translate data into actionable information is to use the right technology.
3 ways to increase referrals and differentiate your home health organization
By
Bill Miller
Hope Wormuth
Jun 08, 2021
With advances in technology and data analytics, it’s time for the industry to put science at the forefront of the referral process.
The power of nurse-facilitated advance care planning
By
Ryan Van Wert, M.D.
Jun 01, 2021
Due to their crucial and trusted role in healthcare delivery, nurses are well-positioned to engage in sensitive, personal conversations with patients and their families.
Home care’s greatest challenge and opportunity is its workforce
By
Helen Adeosun
May 25, 2021
With a rapidly aging population that increasingly wishes to age in place even before the pandemic, the demand for home care will continue to increase against the backdrop of existing care worker shortages.
The power of play: Gamification and home care
By
Levi Pavlovsky
May 13, 2021
As home care leaders look to improve their team communication and compliance, they often overlook how technology can provide a way to meaningfully connect with their team and enhance the work experience.
Into the future: Amazon and the rise of personal healthcare
By
Robin Gaster
May 04, 2021
Amazon is uniquely well-positioned to drive the next steps into the era of personal medicine.
Accelerate your home health agency’s growth: Top 3 referral targeting strategies
By
Ashton Harrison
Apr 22, 2021
For home health organizations, growing and strengthening your referral network is an important component to operational success. The pandemic brought on many new challenges for engaging with referral sources,...