Dr. Sparsh Sehdev’s Post

Is "Quick" Medical Interventions a misnomer? How often have we tried calling a Doctor during an eldercare medical episode or emergency? How many times have they been able to come home immediately? Our guess – Almost never! In today’s times, it is almost impossible to expect your Doctor or Specialist to be available whenever you need them most. You always have to make an appointment a few days or weeks in advance. But medical emergencies don’t make appointments! Furthermore, even if the Doctor does come home, there’s still a very limited set of vitals that they can check at home, which may not give a clear picture of the patient’s health. Chances are that the Doctor will request additional tests requiring you to visit the Hospital or Lab. So whatever happened to “quick interventions”? That’s where the RHEMOS Health Station comes in. The ONLY Practical Digital Health solution specifically designed to address this issue and India’s first truly comprehensive Telemedicine Ecosystem designed to ensure immediate interventions for home & eldercare. The Health Station consists of a simple, hand-held, easy-to-use medical device that can be used by Paramedics to quickly measure 60+ vitals & biomarkers accurately in a patient’s home. It transmits all vital test results to a cloud-based Dashboard for remote monitoring by a Nurse station and can immediately trigger remote Doctor & Specialist interventions for quick treatment on demand. RHEMOS provides remote Clinicians with a complete medical picture of the patient’s health, helps them to conduct timely & life-saving health risk assessments, and makes it possible for elders & patients to get immediate access to hospital-grade, personalized & data-driven treatment & care in the comfort of their home. Over 125+ hospitals, senior care, home care, rural care & employee care companies are using RHEMOS to treat over 400,000 patients monthly. Contact us to know more: https://lnkd.in/dWHqZsJZ #medtech #healthtech #digitalhealth #medicaldevices #health #connectedcare #telemedicine #remotepatientmonitoring #primaryhealthcare #homehealthcare #preventivecare #wellness #wearabletech #seniorcare #eldercare #agetech

Is "Quick" Medical Interventions a misnomer? How often have we tried calling a Doctor during an eldercare medical episode or emergency? How many times have they been able to come home immediately? Our guess – Almost never! In today’s times, it is almost impossible to expect your Doctor or Specialist to be available whenever you need them most. You always have to make an appointment a few days or weeks in advance. But medical emergencies don’t make appointments! Furthermore, even if the Doctor does come home, there’s still a very limited set of vitals that they can check at home, which may not give a clear picture of the patient’s health. Chances are that the Doctor will request additional tests requiring you to visit the Hospital or Lab. So whatever happened to “quick interventions”? That’s where the RHEMOS Health Station comes in. The ONLY Practical Digital Health solution specifically designed to address this issue and India’s first truly comprehensive Telemedicine Ecosystem designed to ensure immediate interventions for home & eldercare. The Health Station consists of a simple, hand-held, easy-to-use medical device that can be used by Paramedics to quickly measure 60+ vitals & biomarkers accurately in a patient’s home. It transmits all vital test results to a cloud-based Dashboard for remote monitoring by a Nurse station and can immediately trigger remote Doctor & Specialist interventions for quick treatment on demand. RHEMOS provides remote Clinicians with a complete medical picture of the patient’s health, helps them to conduct timely & life-saving health risk assessments, and makes it possible for elders & patients to get immediate access to hospital-grade, personalized & data-driven treatment & care in the comfort of their home. Over 125+ hospitals, senior care, home care, rural care & employee care companies are using RHEMOS to treat over 400,000 patients monthly. Contact us to know more: https://lnkd.in/dWHqZsJZ #medtech #healthtech #digitalhealth #medicaldevices #health #connectedcare #telemedicine #remotepatientmonitoring #primaryhealthcare #homehealthcare #preventivecare #wellness #wearabletech #seniorcare #eldercare #agetech

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 🌍 In today's healthcare landscape, we often hear that there aren't enough quality hospitals in smaller towns and cities. While it's true that we see a plethora of hospitals lining the streets, a closer look reveals a challenging reality. Many of these facilities are operated by non-medical professionals or staffed by practitioners who may not hold an MBBS degree. Consequently, the majority of these hospitals can handle basic treatments—like fevers, dehydration, or minor surgeries—but when it comes to life-threatening conditions such as heart attacks or major accidents, patients often have no choice but to rush to larger cities. The distance can be daunting, and the cost of travel adds an extra layer of stress to an already critical situation. Government initiatives like PMJAY, RSBY, and Swasthya Sathi have certainly enabled the establishment of hospitals in remote areas. However, there’s a disparity in funding—hospitals in smaller locations often receive less financial support than those in metropolitan areas. It's ironic! The government needs to understand that providing tertiary care in remote settings requires 20-30% more investment due to the challenges of arranging specialized manpower and resources. It's time we rethink our approach to healthcare equity. Every individual, regardless of their location, should have access to quality medical care without compromising on safety and effectiveness. #Healthcare #HealthEquity #RuralHealth #TertiaryCare #PMJAY #RSBY #SwasthyaSathi #HealthForAll #MedicalAccess

🌎 Remote Physiological Monitoring, and Rural Health Clinics: CMS Releases Remote Monitoring Guidance for Rural Health Clinics. CMS released guidance around billing issues for remote monitoring services for rural health clinics following concerns from stakeholders regarding uncertainty regarding remote monitoring billing in the calendar year 2024 physician fee schedule. Per the final fee schedule, rural health clinics and federally qualified centers can bill code G0511 multiple times per month as long as provider time is not double counted. The new guidance offers assurance regarding payments for remote monitoring and will likely encourage rural health clinics to offer remote monitoring services. CMS previously released similar guidance for FQHCs. 

Ways to Save Money in Health Care https://lnkd.in/eA2BXiYE 1. Reduce the need for care: improve population health 2. Reduce excessive prices: use generics rather than brand-name drugs 3. Shift to lower-cost practices: use nurse practitioners and physician assistants where possible and practical. #AI can also help reduce costs through automated administrative tasks. Noticeably absent as a possible way to save money: Avoid low-value care practices, including unnecessary lab tests, procedures, imaging, and surgeries. https://lnkd.in/e-SSby8f #HealthCare #HealthPolicy #Value #PatientsFirst #PublicPolicy @LownInstitute

🎯 Setting expectations around data from the home ❗🧯 The pandemic, shifting patient preferences, and healthcare economics are moving acute care from hospitals to homes, supported by advancements in remote patient monitoring (RPM). This transition can reduce costs, free up hospital capacity, and lower readmissions. RPM technology also provides new insights into patients’ physiology, making it a key component in home-based healthcare. In hospitals, patients are monitored in controlled environments, while at home, RPM captures real-time data within daily routines and across illness or recovery journeys. Both settings generate “noisy” data, but we’re accustomed to hospital noise. Home monitoring, however, introduces new variables, requiring us to accept more ambiguity and contextualize vital signs appropriately. Accuracy and usability must be balanced, so perfect data shouldn’t be expected. Clinicians, researchers, and innovators working with home monitoring data need to understand its unique context. Educating clinicians on the differences between hospital and home monitoring—and equipping them with effective strategies—is crucial for building confidence in this technology. Setting realistic expectations can accelerate the transition of acute care to the home. AI applications in this area hold immense potential. From their extensive experience with RPM in acute care, authors offer key insights: 🔹 Select RPM technology to align with program objectives, not just resources. 🔹Real-world testing is essential, as regulatory clearance alone doesn’t guarantee home performance. 🔹Design for digital inclusion by adapting to various literacy levels and providing internet cost options. 🔹Prepare clinicians for more variable, less continuous data compared to hospitals. 🔹Train patients and caregivers thoroughly on RPM devices, with regular support. 🔹Use RPM as a tailored intervention, adjusting based on patient needs and outcomes. 🔹Set personalized alarm thresholds, focusing on individual baselines. 🔹Balance sensitivity and specificity to reduce false alarms while ensuring safety. 🔹Define escalation criteria in advance for effective, responsive monitoring. 🔹RPM teams should regularly review patient data to identify trends early. 🔹Establish home-care-specific standards, allowing clinician discretion without legal risk. 🔹Evolve standards as the program matures, fostering expert guidance. 🔹Define data ownership among patients, providers, and health systems, especially for research. 🔹Label data clearly for context and completeness across users. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d_FXuVCR #RemotePatientMonitoring #DigitalHealth #Telehealth #HealthcareInnovation #RPM #DigitalInclusion #HealthStandards #PatientSafety #CareAtHome #HospitalAtHome #AI #HealthcareTransformation

Healthcare should be available to everyone, regardless of where they live. However, distance and limited resources often make it harder to access quality care in remote and rural areas. One way digital tools come in is by making care faster, smarter, and more accessible—even in the most isolated places. For example, in Queensland, Australia, the Royal Flying Doctor Service uses a virtual ward to monitor patients remotely, reducing travel and ensuring they get the care they need. In Victoria’s Grampians region, digital medical records have made it easier for hospitals to share information, leading to better patient outcomes. These solutions show how technology can break down barriers, ensuring quality care isn’t limited by geography. What other digital innovations do you think could transform rural healthcare? #RemoteHealthcare #DigitalHealth #SmartSolutions #BetterCareForAll

Navigating digital health transformation in Wales amidst an evolving political landscape necessitates the adoption of technologies that enhance the wellbeing of frail elderly individuals within the community. Telehealth solutions enable timely medical consultations and continuous monitoring, allowing elderly individuals to remain at home and avoid hospital visits and long-term care admissions. For those in care homes, telehealth facilitates comprehensive care by connecting multiple clinicians and specialists, promoting seamless and holistic healthcare. This integrated approach improves the quality of care and creates a more efficient and responsive healthcare system that adapts to the changing population's needs. Last Friday, the Welsh Secretary for Health and Social Care, @ElunedMorgan, visited the Community Resource Team in Bridgend to witness the remarkable efforts of the Acute Clinical Team in providing rapid medical pathways, particularly for the frailest members of the community. Her visit emphasized the importance of extending these critical services to seven days a week to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions over the weekends. This initiative resonates with my experience when @ElunedMorgan supported our pilot project in a care home. Organized by the Welsh @RCSLT, the event showcased the benefits of our integrated multidisciplinary service in utilizing telehealth to address the swallowing, nutrition, and medication needs of the most vulnerable residents. https://shorturl.at/RbeQT As Wales navigates this digital transformation, policymakers and healthcare providers must prioritize the integration of telehealth into existing systems. Investing in training for healthcare professionals, ensuring robust digital infrastructure, and fostering collaboration between public and private sectors are crucial steps. Additionally, engaging with the community to address concerns and improve digital literacy will be vital in ensuring that all elderly individuals can benefit from these technological advancements, leading to a healthier and more resilient society. #DigitalHealth #Telehealth #WalesHealthcare #ElderlyCare #HealthInnovation #IntegratedCare #CommunityHealth #HealthcareTransformation #TECCymru #DigitalHealthWales #SLPeeps

Access to care has been a challenge in many areas of the country for years. I know how long I have waited to be seen by a new Primary Care Physician or how many months I have had to wait to see a Specialist. I lived in a rural area of Pennsylvania for many years where not only was it a challenge to get an appointment with a doctor but often I was driving almost an hour for care. Unfortunately, the access to care issue is not going away anytime soon. According to a recent study by AMN Healthcare in America’s 15 largest cities, it takes nearly a month to see a new physician, more than a month to see an ob-gyn, and even longer for other specialists. And that's in large cities-imagine the wait times in rural areas and care deserts. The latest projections by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) indicate that the U.S. will face a shortage of as many as 86,000 clinicians by 2036. This article sights a few ways health care leaders are trying to address the challenges they are facing today: ▪ Adopting AI-Driven automation ▪ Data Integration ▪ Extending care to remote/virtual environments #accesstocare #virtualcare #hybridcare #connectedcare #healthcarecrisis #caredeserts

🌟 Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) has implemented the vCare Virtual Support model to enhance patient safety in rural and remote hospitals. 🏥 Digital Health CRC in collaboration with WNSWLHD, University of Sydney's School of Rural Health, and Menzies Centre for Health Policy and Economics, will evaluate the vCare model's effectiveness cross 35 rural and remote hospitals in WNSWLHD. 🌏 Our latest project highlights the power of technology in bridging healthcare gaps and ensuring that all patients receive timely and high-quality care, regardless of their geographical location.  ℹ Read more about the vCare project here: https://lnkd.in/g6RWNZRd #DigitalHealth #RuralHealth #Innovation #Technology #PatientSafety University Centre for Rural Health