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Primary care is in crisis in Massachusetts, and we can all do more to support primary care teams. The Boston Globe’s recent editorial highlights the burdens facing primary care in the Bay State, and it is no secret that caring for complex patients is among the most challenging work for primary care teams. Senscio helps to relieve the burden on PCP by supporting complex Medicare patients. Patients referred to Senscio’s Ibis Health Program get coaching on self-management of their chronic conditions, increasing adherence to their PCP's care plan. Plus, remote monitoring increases PCP visibility into how that patient is doing between visits. https://lnkd.in/g3S8yK6F

Important new brief out of the Bipartisan Policy Center: "The Future of Acute Hospital Care at Home" To ensure beneficiaries can continue to receive various levels of care in their preferred settings, the BPC brief provides immediate-term federal policy reform recommendations for the potential reauthorization of the Acute Hospital Care at Home model, including extending the waiver for five years, while outlining key issues for policymakers to consider as further data emerges. Recommendations largely align with: --Facilitating appropriate uptake and participation in the model; --Gathering evidence on the model to support high value, equitable, and comprehensive care; and --Ensuring program integrity and patient and caregiver safety. BPC spoke with a number of stakeholders in preparation for this brief, including several Coalition members. Review and share with your network: https://lnkd.in/gGsxJ22A #HospitalAtHome #HomeHealth

Two more programs for providers and organizations to consider on their own path to taking risk in value-based care arrangements.

If you're in value-based care and struggle to improve outcomes and lower the total costs of care across the continuum, this is for you. Tomorrow, Olio and Oak Street Health are having a live conversation about their experiences co-managing their patients amongst 245 SNF & Home Health providers, realizing significant savings. Join Tej Motiwala, Jacquelyn Georgen, LCSW and Ben Forrest here: https://lnkd.in/gW42sVsw Sign up and you'll be certain to get a recording of the webinar! #valuebasedcare #olio #oakstreethealth #postacutecare #aco #webinar

📊 Dive into our latest analysis: "Evaluating the New NHS Primary Care Funding Guidance for 2024/25." Essential insights for practice managers and GP partners. Click here to read the full article: https://nuel.ink/dGTc67 🚀 #NHSGuidance #PrimaryCare

FEDERAL BUDGET 2024: RACP Pre Budget Submission This Federal Budget we urge the Australian Government to make a difference by investing further in multidisciplinary ambulatory care and outreach services. By doing so, we can better support primary care, community care and the demand on our GP colleagues, including enabling more care provided by palliative care physicians. Let us make a positive impact on the healthcare system and the lives of those who rely on it. #PrimaryCare #MultidisciplinaryCare #AmbulatoryCare #OutreachServices #PalliativeCare #ChronicConditions #CommunityHealth RACP Pre Budget Submission: https://ow.ly/HvZ950RujSX

Recent data from WellSky revealed that 25-30% of inpatient hospital stays are avoidable. When 40% of readmitted patients say that challenges at home, like transportation barriers or a lack of social support, contributed to their readmissions, the importance of companion care cannot be overstated. That’s where #Papa comes in. Our own data shows that members who have access to in-home social support demonstrate more informed use of healthcare services. These members often opt for lower-cost care and recovery at home over inpatient or facilities-based services. This shift in behavior has contributed to a 9% reduction in medical costs among Medicare Advantage members and even greater reductions for those previously identified as socially isolated. #PapaPals, like Jean, play a vital role in addressing members’ unmet needs. With personalized help right to the front door, Papa Pals ensure members receive the attention and support they need to prevent unnecessary hospital stays, support healthy recoveries, and improve overall well-being. The impact for members, and their health plans, cannot be overstated. Learn more ⬇️ 💡 Home Health Care News, Andrew Donlan: https://lnkd.in/ebWJCPEq 💡 #Papa’s ‘Proven Impact of Companion Care’: https://lnkd.in/eSsT8an4

Discover how effective case management strategies are revolutionizing healthcare by increasing primary care visits and significantly decreasing hospitalizations, as discussed in this informative article on Healio. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/dMrPUFeP

GPs, dentists and pharmacies, also known as primary care teams, are most people's first port of call when they develop symptoms of ill health. Community care teams, including district nurses and health visitors, allow people with long-term conditions to access flexible and personalised support either at home, or in an NHS setting closer to home than their local hospital. We have analysed the experiences people shared with us of the NHS’s ‘front door’ and identified what is working well and which areas patients want to see improved. We think these solutions can not only help inform a future vision for primary care, but also drive efficiencies across the whole system. Find out more in our latest briefing: https://bit.ly/46HNADe

#SeniorCare is at a pivotal moment. As the global population rapidly ages, we must prioritize this sector to adequately prepare for the influx of older patients. While the federal government's interest in improving care standards for the nation's aging population is a step in the right direction — it's critical that we take a thoughtful approach that results in meaningful action.   The #StaffingMandate, as proposed, risks setting the senior care sector back. Elderly populations and their families already struggle with care access; adding burdens — such as unfunded staffing requirements on facilities already struggling to find support — won't improve outcomes. A thoughtful approach must consider current challenges, staffing shortages, and costs. I'm eager to see how public feedback could shape the final decision.