MAY/JUNE 2024 ISSUE
Unlocking Business Intelligence: A Deep Dive into Chronic Conditions
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We dive deeper into subjects that can affect the future of your organization, providing actionable ideas on important topics affecting the rapidly changing healthcare and care-at-home industry.
MAY/JUNE ARTICLES
Key insights for home-based care and how to respond.
Message From Lisa Remington
May/June 2024 Issue
FREE CONTENT The home care industry lies at the center of chronic care management. It holds the key to reducing the overall cost of care, minimizing readmissions, emergency department visits, and offering value propositions that align with partnerships involving hospitals, health systems, ACOs, payers, and Medicare Advantage Plans.
Assessing the Effectiveness of Chronic Care Management Services
May/June 2024 Issue
SUBSCRIBER CONTENT Are you aware that both Medicare and Medicare Advantage beneficiaries are eligible for the Chronic Care Management program? It presents a remarkable opportunity to offer comprehensive care to those grappling with multiple chronic conditions. However, despite the widespread prevalence of chronic illnesses among Medicare beneficiaries, only a fraction is using the program. Which physicians are leveraging the program most frequently? What are the challenges?
Surprising Medical Conditions Dominating Home Healthcare Expenditure
May/June 2024 Issue
SUBSCRIBER CONTENT It's often assumed that heart disease ranks highest for medical condition expenditure in home healthcare. Get ready to be surprised by the real leader in medical expenditure.
Unveiling Persuasive Business Intelligence Connected to Chronic Conditions and ED Visits
May/June 2024 Issue
SUBSCRIBER CONTENT Unlocking insights that profile frequent emergency department visits and common chronic conditions unveils the critical medical conditions linked to your patient management.
Private Duty Home Care in Fraud Enforcers’ Crosshairs
May/June 2024 Issue
SUBSCRIBER CONTENT Personal care private duty agencies, it's crucial to recognize that fraud and abuse enforcement aren't exclusive to services covered by the Medicare Program. In fiscal year 2023 alone, there were 279 criminal convictions associated with private duty home care services. It's vital to understand the implications.
Tackling Alzheimer’s and Dementia Readmissions and ED Visits
May/June 2024 Issue
SUBSCRIBER CONTENT In 2024, approximately 2.4 million individuals with Alzheimer’s dementia are aged 85 or above. Research indicates that patients who receive home health services following hospital discharge have a higher chance of staying in their community for at least 30 days post-discharge, with more significant advantages observed with extended durations of home health care.
Revealing the Impact: Comparing 30 Chronic Conditions With and Without Home Care Services on Total Cost of Care
May/June 2024 Issue
SUBSCRIBER CONTENT Unlocking business insights into the total cost of care for patients with chronic conditions, with and without home care personal services, presents compelling findings that strengthen value propositions to your referrals.
Multi-Pronged Efforts to Strengthen Direct Care Workforce: CMS Initiative
May/June 2024 Issue
SUBSCRIBER CONTENT CMS has unveiled the Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center, a pivotal initiative aimed at tackling the pressing shortage of workers providing direct care to elderly and disabled individuals. Worker registries play a crucial role in addressing fundamental questions: Who meets the criteria to deliver Home and Community-Based Services in each state, and how can Medicaid beneficiaries connect with them?