Americans with non-life-threatening issues can get hospital-level treatment at home

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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.…

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Remote Patient Monitoring Finger Clip Can Help Monitor Blood Pressure

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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…

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Why health systems should consider hospital care at home programs

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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!…

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Market And Political Pressures Grow On Skilled Nursing Facilities

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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…

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The rise of hospital at home: A shift toward a new trend

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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.…

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Silver linings / A call to action

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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…

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COVID-19 Near-Death Survivor Thanks Hospital-At-Home Program For Recovery

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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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