How this community hospital reduced readmissions with improved care coordination

July 19, 2018

Transitioning patients between outpatient, inpatient, post-acute and home settings can be a major challenge for hospitals. For organizations participating in value-based reimbursement models, it can also be costly. This case study examines how Holyoke (Mass.) Medical Center redesigned its care management process to break down communication siloes across the care continuum and improve patient care. After six months, the efforts yielded measurable results, including improved patient experience scores and reduced readmissions based on an analysis by Press Ganey.

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Adaptiiv’s software allows practitioners to provide personalized care via the creation of 3D printed patient-specific accessories used in radiation therapy.

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whitePaper | December 30, 2022

Every employer needs to provide their employee health plan members with access to providers when the member is away from home or when they need access to a specialist that isn’t available in their primary network.

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People Empowerment Across the Surgical Continuum

whitePaper | December 29, 2022

Healthcare has a people problem. For years prior to the arrival of COVID-19, hospitals in various corners of the nation experienced troubling shortages1 of medical staff, a problem that has been exacerbated by COVID-19.

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2023 Healthcare Trends in Emerging Markets: A Look Ahead

whitePaper | January 14, 2023

After being hit the hardest by the pandemic, many emerging market stakeholders are now looking for impactful, long-term partnerships with global healthcare companies that add real value to local populations.

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Testing the EMR and Beyond

whitePaper | October 5, 2021

At every stage of a patient’s well-being, different forms of technology and software support the expansion of better healthcare. As the reliance on technology grows, ensuring that these lifesaving systems don’t break under the strain is imperative. To keep operations running smoothly, healthcare IT professionals must perform regular and exhaustive testing. Fortunately, the introduction of automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence (AI) has made testing easier to deliver. In this eBook, you will discover how these technological developments help optimize processes, integrate workflows, and improve the performance of systems and medical devices.

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Reimagining the Healthcare Digital Experience

whitePaper | December 22, 2022

In seven taps taking less than fifteen seconds your customized coffee order is being prepared and will be waiting with your name on it at the shop down the block. In four taps your favorite sandwich is being driven to your office. One button click on your TV remote fills the screen with hundreds.

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How Automation Can Solve Burnout and Staffing Shortages

whitePaper | December 22, 2022

Notable is the leading intelligent automation company for healthcare. Deployed at over 1,000 locations, Notable is leveraged by leading health systems including Intermountain Healthcare and Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC).

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