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eCare PCP: Innovative processes to redesign social-healthcare systems in Benevento.

#NHSEngland's recent announcement to expand #VirtualWards is set to target improved patient flow and clinical outcomes. The expanded rollout will focus on managing conditions like frailty, #HeartFailure, and respiratory conditions, such as #COPD. These are critical areas where timely proactive intervention can make a significant difference in patient health and hospital efficiency. However, the focus of this initiative remains on acute short-term services. A crucial enabler for admission avoidance initiatives is supported self-management to empower proactive selfcare. This reduces the burden on care teams as part of a continuum of care focused on early identification and avoidance rather than short-term pre-acute and acute interventions. By integrating digital tools for self-management and long-term monitoring, multi-disciplinary teams can collaborate across settings, capturing and utilizing relevant data to provide high-quality integrated care. At Lenus, we're proud to support ICSs in scaling supported self-management integrated acute #VirtualWard services. Our suite of digital tools and advanced #AI technology helps identify and empower those at risk to help themselves manage their own condition, with a low burden on care teams. This streamlines #CarePathways, reduces #Admissions and ultimately improve #PatientOutcomes. Read article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eg9ZYpzA OR Let's chat and explore how we can enhance patient care together. 👇 https://lnkd.in/eMnujEt3 #HealthTech #HealthAI #EmergencyCare

📰 UH Connor Whole Health in the Media 📰 "Hospital uses patient feedback to improve intake experience" This article provides a helpful overview of the recent study, "Patient Experience and Attitudes Toward Electronic Intake and Patient-Reported Outcomes Within an Outpatient Whole Health Center," conducted by UH Connor Whole Health researchers. https://lnkd.in/e2jWr_RJ "UH Connor Whole Health is utilizing patient feedback to ensure quality care is delivered to all patients. By streamlining the collection of patient information, we can improve the overall experience, allowing patients to more effectively communicate with their providers," said Francoise Adan MD, Chief Whole Health and Well-being Officer at UH and Director of UH Connor Whole Health." #integrativemedicine #integrativehealth #electronicmedicalrecord

I am happy to share my recently published article on Medpage Today's KevinMD.com about challenges in Primary Care sector in USA.

https://lnkd.in/e4bgG5c2 "Typically, we do not engage or take positions in these types of applications. However, the unique circumstances surrounding this case compel us to advocate against any further delays. Striving for perfection should not impede the progress of a project that promises significant improvements to health care in a rural community. We recommend supporting this application and simultaneously moving forward with the rehaul of the capital policy, as discussed in the June meeting." #healthcare #ruralhealth #Easternshore #MD #HSCRC #MedChi

Impact of the health policy for interdisciplinary collaborative #rehabilitation practices in intensive care units: A difference-in-differences analysis in Japan tinyurl.com/4ypu9a8u #icurehab #A2Fbundle Interesting…The power of policy and regulation. Think how loud #fallprevention and #pressureinjury are because of policy incentives? Hmmmm what would a #hospital mobility policy/regulation do?

Demand growth for public hospital ED services has exceeded population growth for over a decade, and we need to innovate to keep up. In this interesting dive into emerging local and international models, Damien Bruce and Sarah Wenham identify four categories of innovation to address the rising demand and operational challenges faced by EDs nationally: 1. Identification of care needs through online self-checks and telehealth consultations 2. Presentation and triage innovations, including digital platforms and virtual EDs 3. Diagnosis and treatment advancements, such as the use of AI-based diagnostic algorithms and mobile stroke units 4. Discharge and care planning improvements, including Hospital In The Home (HITH) services and virtual clinical care programs   Given the urgent public health needs, there is an important discussion to be had on how we deploy these models (many of which currently exist as pilots or trials) in an integrated way, and at scale.   https://lnkd.in/gBSCwr5q

Cochrane Australia has recently released insights into the implementation and sustainability of Hospital in the Home programs, along with patient perspectives about those programs: https://lnkd.in/gHNWPjvm "It's encouraging to see the research that's being carried out to understand the benefits of Hospital in the Home," says Vitalis Health Co-founder and Clinical Director Voni Leighton. "Vitalis' work shows that a patient-centred HITH service can successfully prevent hospital admissions (and readmissions), shorten hospital stays for patients, deliver a better patient experience and reduce the burden on carers. "But more needs to be done to demonstrate the value of this alternative approach to the key stakeholders and decision makers in the Australian healthcare system." #Vitalis #HITH #hospitalinthehome

Following up on this Becker's Healthcare article and Michelle Stansbury’s comments about today’s new (old) buzzword “Access to Care”. Health Data Analytics Institute (HDAI) recently shared national data showing that only about half of patients who are at high risk for mortality, or 30-day readmission, are seen within 14 days of discharge. The reasons the other half are not seen are often related to access issues. In our recent Becker's webinar with Stuart Dobbs, MD and Brenda Campbell from Houston Methodist, we highlighted how AI can play a role in identifying high-risk patients and their social drivers of health while in the hospital to help prioritize their care and make necessary accommodations to ensure they are promptly and appropriately evaluated post-discharge. This will improve outcomes and reduce the burden on the system by reducing unnecessary readmissions and freeing up much-needed inpatient resources. https://lnkd.in/eHQYnZJG #AIinhealthcare #qualityimprovement #healthcare

🚀 Supporting the NHS Transformation with Digital Innovation 🚀 The recent  BBC News article outlines the government's ambitious plans for the NHS, emphasising a greater focus on digital technology, community care, and prevention of ill health. This reimagining of the #NHS is critical, especially in light of the challenges highlighted by Professor the Lord Darzi of Denham OM KBE PC FRS's report. At Entia, we are ready to facilitate these efforts with #Liberty, the worlds first full blood count analyser. By offering at-home blood tests, Liberty enables the implementation of virtual wards and facilitates rapid discharge for patients, allowing them to manage their health more effectively from home. Integrating digital solutions like #Liberty is essential for enhancing patient care, reducing hospital visits, and streamlining the healthcare process. We believe that with the right technology, the #NHS can improve outcomes for patients and make significant strides in efficiency. As the government works towards this transformative vision, #Entia is committed to being a part of the solution, collaborating with NHS partners to ensure that innovative care models are effectively implemented. Read more about the NHS's plans here: https://lnkd.in/g2xhYKZX #DigitalHealth #HealthTech #Innovation #CancerCare #RemotePatientMonitoring