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Americans with non-life-threatening issues can get hospital-level treatment at home
KATHERINE DAVIS-YOUNG nn The Biden administration massively expanded hospital-level care at home as part of its strategy to enhance hospital capacity. The Mayo Clinic says it’s having an impact. nn Transcript: n ________________________________________________________________________ nn RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: nn Arizona is still dealing with the worst of omicron. Hospitals there have been near capacity for months.…
Read MoreAcute Hospital-at-Home Holds Promise for Hospitals Facing Staffing Shortages
Acute care in the home helps alleviate current strains on the healthcare systems as this article discusses. Additionally, these programs have been shown to be a safe and effective alternative to inpatient care for those with qualifying conditions. Contact Sena Health today to find out more about receiving customer-centric, hospital-level care in the comfort of…
Read MoreRemote Patient Monitoring Finger Clip Can Help Monitor Blood Pressure
Researchers are working to develop a remote patient monitoring finger clip for at-home use so patients can measure their blood pressures in a noninvasive way. n Advancements in technology are not only enhancing efficiency for home-based care but are also increasing comfort and convenience. As discussed below, smaller, less-intrusive devices, such as this finger clip…
Read MoreWhy health systems should consider hospital care at home programs
While the shift toward home-based care has been implemented as a method to alleviate strain on hospital capacity and staffing, there are many reasons why such care will continue to benefit health care in the long-term. Contact Sena Health today to find out more about receiving customer-centric, hospital-level care in the comfort of your home!…
Read MoreMarket And Political Pressures Grow On Skilled Nursing Facilities
This article discusses the growing shift in post-acute care from skilled nursing facilities to home-based care. This trend has accelerated during the pandemic due to patients desiring to recover at home and Medicare Advantage realizing the lower costs associated with home-based care. Contact Sena Health today to find out more about receiving customer-centric, hospital-level care…
Read MoreHospital-at-home care promises to reshape healthcare delivery in the United States
By Eric C. Reese, PhD nn Hospital care in the United States is headed home. And the movement, which received a boost from a CMS waiver, has captured the attention and imagination of many healthcare leaders who recognize the benefits of home-based hospital care for improving patient outcomes and promoting greater patient satisfaction. nn Those…
Read MoreThe rise of hospital at home: A shift toward a new trend
The benefits, both economically and for the patient, have worked so well that hospitals are pursuing the model beyond the pandemic. n Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, at-home hospital-level services were implemented as a means of alleviating the strained capacity of hospitals. Consequently, additional benefits, such as lower costs and enhanced patient experience, were largely realized.…
Read MoreSilver linings / A call to action
Life is full of experiences and many say experience is the best teacher. Provided, that is, we take the time to observe, think, feel, and learn. A current phrase seen in print and heard with our ears these days is that we are currently living in “unprecedented times”. The COVID Pandemic affects our lives and…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Near-Death Survivor Thanks Hospital-At-Home Program For Recovery
This article exemplifies how home hospital programs provide a win-win scenario for both hospitals and patients. Contact Sena Health today to find out more about receiving customer-centric, hospital-level care in the comfort of your home! n By Erin Hassanzadeh nn MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — With COVID-19 cases rising, and flu season officially here, a local program…
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