Healthmap Solutions

Healthmap Solutions has been successful in improving care and lowering costs for people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) across the nation. Now, we’re succeeding in bringing our innovative Kidney Population Health Management program to the people of Puerto Rico! We are achieving exceptional levels of engagement with the island’s patients and providers; thanks to our amazing team. For the details of our expansion and our new office in Guaynabo, check out: https://hubs.li/Q02MpTLq0

Healthmap Solutions celebrates Women’s Equality Day! Since 1971, it’s been a day to honor the progress women have made in achieving equality and recommit to enabling women everywhere to be successful in every aspect of life. For more information, visit https://hubs.li/Q02Mq7xL0.

Over 38 million Americans have diabetes, a chronic condition characterized by high blood glucose levels. Excess blood glucose (sugar) can damage blood vessels, nerves, and other body parts. If left unmanaged, a patient’s diabetes can lead to very serious complications over time, including blindness, heart disease, and chronic kidney disease. For those who’ve been recently diagnosed with diabetes, Healthmap Solutions offers the guide “Diabetes: Preventing Complications.” This Patient Resource is available for download now in English or Spanish. Find it here: https://lnkd.in/e6JMBKZN Más de 38 millones de estadounidenses tienen diabetes, una condición crónica que se caracteriza por niveles altos de glucosa en la sangre. El exceso de glucosa (azúcar) en la sangre puede dañar los vasos sanguíneos, los nervios y otras partes del cuerpo. Si no se controla, la diabetes puede provocar complicaciones muy graves con el tiempo, como ceguera, enfermedad cardíaca y enfermedad renal crónica. Para aquellos que han sido diagnosticados recientemente con diabetes, Healthmap Solutions ofrece la guía "Diabetes: Prevención de complicaciones". Este recurso para pacientes está disponible para descargar ahora en inglés o español. Encuéntralo aquí: https://lnkd.in/e6JMBKZN

Healthmap Solutions advocates for in-home dialysis options, when appropriate, for end-stage renal disease patients. Healthmap Care Navigators educate our program members on the advantages of in-home dialysis over in-center treatment, including greater convenience, flexibility, and comfort, all of which can lead to better clinical outcomes. Among members in Healthmap’s Kidney Population Health Management program, 20% to 40% of new dialysis starts utilize home dialysis modalities. That’s substantially higher than the national average of 13.3% reported by the United States Renal Data System! To learn more about our success in increasing home dialysis use, visit the link below. <https://lnkd.in/dWD2pi9Q>

Staying hydrated is essential for maintaining kidney health! Proper hydration helps your kidneys function efficiently by flushing out toxins and waste products from your blood. Aim to drink at least eight glasses of water per day (more if you’re very active or live in a hot climate). Not only does this support your kidneys, but it also promotes overall well-being. The National Kidney Foundation has more on healthy hydration here: https://hubs.li/Q02KbghF0

Are you interested in joining the Healthmap Solutions team to support our fast-growing Kidney Population Health Management services? We have openings for several hybrid clinical roles across the country, as well as remote corporate leadership roles. Join us on our mission to improve care and lower costs for people living with kidney disease. Browse opening positions here: https://hubs.li/Q02KbgTF0

Effective care coordination and transition planning are essential to improving patient outcomes and eliminating unnecessary healthcare expenditures. This is especially true in the management of chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. The complex, long-term nature of kidney disease requires consistent communication and collaboration among various providers. We cover this topic and strategies to improve care coordination and transitions in the latest Healthmap Solutions White Paper, “Care Coordination and Care Transitions In Value-based Kidney Disease Management.” Download it now from the link below: <<https://lnkd.in/dxYK-zCG>>

Reducing unnecessary hospitalizations and readmissions is an important goal for any organization pursuing a value-based care approach. Healthmap Solutions’ Kidney Population Health Management program supports this effort by reducing inpatient admissions and readmissions by 20% to 30% for the eligible population. Avoiding unnecessary admissions not only reduces healthcare costs but also improves patient outcomes. What are the best practices for reducing hospitalizations? We outlined in a recent blog, linked below. https://hubs.li/Q02KbgTt0

Healthmap Solutions Kidney Health Tip: Watch Your Protein Consumption While protein is essential to a healthy diet, too much protein can lead to kidney problems. Excessive protein can injure the kidneys by increasing waste production and filtration workload. For people with kidney disease, eating less protein may help slow the progression of their disease. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian to determine the amount of protein that will meet your nutritional needs and keep your kidneys healthy. For more, check out “Diet and Kidney Disease Management,” linked below: https://hubs.li/Q02JLFXy0

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, created to highlight the importance of staying up to date on recommended vaccinations. Influenza, pneumonia, hepatitis B, shingles, and COVID-19 are serious issues for all of us, but especially for those already compromised by chronic kidney disease. To learn more, visit the dedicated page on the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) website. The American Kidney Fund also has answers to questions about “Vaccines and Kidney Disease.” Both are linked below: https://hubs.li/Q02JPCCG0 https://hubs.li/Q02JPV4B0