by Patti Palpini | Jun 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
In 2016, nearly 2.3 million Medicare beneficiaries we discharged from the hospital with home health referrals, yet only 54% ever utilized home health services1. For the patients who do not use such services, after returning home, they often feel fine until their...
by Patti Palpini | Jun 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
In 2020, the number of individuals over 60 surpassed the number of children under five for the first time in history[1]as lifespans increase to over 70 in many countries. In the US, people live longer, with an average life expectancy of 77.8 years in 2020[2]predicted...
by Patti Palpini | May 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
By July 2020, 80% of healthcare providers had conducted telehealth visits[1], yet the majority of patients seen were under the age of 65[2]. Much of this is likely because, unlike the 65+ population, younger individuals are typically more technologically adept and...
by Patti Palpini | May 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
When the pandemic began, many healthcare providers made the switch from in-person care to telehealth to reduce disease exposure. This was not a problem for many patients, especially when they had the means to facilitate virtual visits. Other patient demographics, like...
by Patti Palpini | Apr 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is poised to change the way healthcare is delivered. Rather than physicians being provided with a limited snapshot into the health of their patients, RPM enables them to monitor health and symptoms continuously, even when the patient...
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