Muhammad Akhtar Hussain’s Post

The Connected Ecosystem: Empowering Aging in Place with Automated Pill Dispensing The desire for independence is ageless. As our population ages, technology like automated pill dispensing can play a vital role in supporting seniors who wish to remain in their homes. The Challenges of Medication Management: Managing multiple medications can be complex for older adults. Automated pill dispensers can eliminate the risk of missed or double doses, promoting better adherence to treatment plans and potentially reducing hospitalizations. Beyond Reminders: These innovative dispensers offer more than just beeps and alarms. Some features include: Scheduled Dispensing: Medications are automatically dispensed at the right time, day and night, ensuring patients receive their medication on schedule. Remote Monitoring: Caregivers and healthcare providers can monitor medication adherence remotely, allowing for timely interventions if a dose is missed. Two-Way Communication: Some dispensers allow for two-way communication, enabling telehealth consultations and medication adjustments as needed. A Connected Ecosystem for Senior Care: For optimal benefits, automated pill dispensing should be part of a connected healthcare ecosystem. This ecosystem ideally includes: The Pharmacy: Pharmacies play a crucial role in pre-filling and managing refills for the dispenser, ensuring a consistent supply of medication. The Doctor: Doctors can remotely monitor medication adherence data and adjust treatment plans as needed, improving patient outcomes. Caregivers: Caregivers can receive alerts if doses are missed and gain peace of mind knowing their loved ones are taking their medications correctly. The Benefits of a Connected Approach: A connected ecosystem fosters a more proactive approach to senior healthcare. It empowers patients to remain independent at home, while providing caregivers and healthcare professionals with the tools they need to provide better care. The Future of Aging Well: Automated pill dispensing technology is rapidly evolving. By embracing a connected healthcare ecosystem, we can empower our aging population to live longer, healthier lives in the comfort of their own homes. Let's Discuss! Are you seeing the rise of automated pill dispensing in your practice? Share your thoughts and experiences on how this technology can improve senior care in the comments below! #aginginplace #automatedpilldispensing #connectedhealthcare #pharmacy #doctor #caregiver #telehealth #healthcaretechnology

The home healthcare industry in the United States is rapidly expanding. Driven by factors such as an aging population, increasing healthcare costs, and a growing preference for receiving care at home. According to a recent report, the industry is estimated to grow from $105 billion in 2020 to $173 billion by 2027. This growth is fueled by a growing demand for at-home care services, as patients seek more convenient and affordable options. As the industry expands, there is a corresponding increase in the need for medical coding services to support home healthcare providers. Medical coding companies can capitalize on this opportunity by offering their expertise in medical terminology and coding guidelines, helping to ensure accurate billing and reimbursement for home healthcare services. This can lead to increased revenue and a stronger market position for medical coding companies in the growing home healthcare sector. By understanding the unique billing requirements and coding challenges associated with home healthcare, medical coding companies can position themselves as valuable partners to home healthcare providers, contributing to the overall success of the industry. #homehealth #healthcare #medicalcoding

The journey toward optimal denials management involves continuous refinement, collaboration, and strategic adaptation. In this week's blog, we explore key considerations to enhance the effectiveness of your denials team and streamline the escalation process. Check out the article here: https://hubs.li/Q02g6Wwp0 #revenuecyclemanagement #revenuecyclemanagementteam #RCM #denialsteamstructure #healthcare #healthcarercm #denialsmanagement #denialsprevention #denialsresolution #complexrcm

💥 [NEW] 💥 Our #CEO Lisa Taylor talks #interoperability and its critical role in medical billing in this piece for Medical Economics "As many medical practices are continuing to implement not only #EHRs and clinical tools—but practice management platforms that assist with #billing and compliance—it’s critical each of these systems work together seamlessly and securely." Read more now ➡ #claims #claimsmanagement #denialmanagement #denials #RCM #revenuecyclemanagement #healthtech #healthtechnology #healthtechinnovation

#Interoperability in healthcare should—in theory—improve the speed of patient care and let #providers to better manage conditions. ❓ But what about when it comes to #medicalbilling? The increasing burdens on clinicians and physicians to properly #code, document and bill for service is well-known. 🤝 That's why we believe the time is now for physician practices and other organizations to invest in #interoperable solutions, systems and platforms. #medicalbilling #medicalbillingservices #medicalbillingcompany #medicalbillingandcoding #claimsmanagement #claimsprocessing #claims #denials #denialmanagement #rcm #rcmservices #revenuecyclemanagement #revenuecycle

Thrilled to byline this new piece for Medical Economics! Learn more about how the right #healthtech partner can aid in practice #interoperability and help flag billing errors, both pre-and post adjudication.

Over the course of my career, I've witnessed the ongoing struggle between supply and demand in ambulatory care. Every day, the challenge of balancing patient needs and provider capacity becomes more evident. As a former athlete, I understand the value of time – each missed practice meant delaying my goals. As a young mom, I realized the importance of swift medical attention for my child's health. And as a daughter managing my father's chronic illness, timely appointments meant preventing re-admissions. As a nurse and clinical leader I also understand the struggle access to care plays for the clinical team. Transitioning to a role at DexCare has given me a unique perspective on this battle. We recognize the necessity for a solution that addresses the needs of both patients and providers. Our latest resource, "Finding the Right Balance: How to Improve Patient Access and Optimize the Clinician Experience," sheds light on this critical issue. Are you facing similar challenges in your healthcare practice? Discover insights and strategies to enhance patient access while optimizing the clinician experience in our resource: [https://lnkd.in/gbezGuiu]. #HealthcareIndustry #PatientCare #ProviderExperience #DexCare #AmbulatoryCare #HealthcareSolutions

58% of Americans go to local pharmacies as their first step when seeking non-emergency care. In non-emergency situations, 33% also said what is most important to them is convenience over the credentials and qualifications of the provider. Demand for more convenient and affordable healthcare options is giving rise to pharmacies becoming more trusted as a first point of care than ever, per a survey conducted by Wolters Kluwer. This trend is especially pronounced among younger generations, reshaping the primary care landscape towards decentralized models to meet diverse healthcare needs. It underscores the need for providers to coordinate across care settings to ensure optimal patient care. As emerging care delivery models like #RetailPharmacies and #PharmacyClinics gain prominence, they must evolve to align with the expanding expectations of healthcare consumers seeking diverse care solutions. Other notable findings from the survey include: • 81% of adults trust pharmacists, nurses, or nurse practitioners to diagnose minor illness diagnosis and prescribe medications. • Gen Z and Millennials are increasingly turning to local pharmacies for healthcare needs, with 56% having visited one in the past year. • 62% of adults would rather go to a local pharmacy to receive vaccines than an in-office physician visit. • 67% of adults prefer to receive prescriptions through the mail or a subscription service like Amazon Pharmacy if it saves money. How do you envision the future of healthcare delivery evolving in response to these changing trends? 💊💡 #Pharmacy #PharmacyServices #HealthcareTrends https://lnkd.in/ghbATE4w

📲 Technology alone can’t lead primary care physicians to success in value-based care. Case in point, starring Nancy Rivera: She’s been putting in serious miles along the bayous of Louisiana, tying up some loose ends with some of our new practices to enroll them in our care management program, scheduling help and clinical documentation assistance.    🩺 One particular practice wasn’t sure they wanted our assistance with scheduling Medicare Annual Wellness Visits. They were already essentially outsourcing AWVs through a contractor. Nancy showed them their data. Their completion rate was below 1%. For reference, Wellvana's AWV goal is 90%. That prompted a deeper discussion about the importance of being engaged with preventive care and making sure Medicare patient conditions are updated yearly with the goal to build personalized care plans. Understandably, these are difficult conversations about workflow and effectiveness. Because of the trust Nancy had built with the provider, they listened. And now their practice and patients are benefiting with more support in preventive care efforts. Without human-to-human relationships, we have a much tougher time inspiring the behavior change value-based care requires. We love to tell success stories about practices hitting their AWV goals or the success of our discharge management program or our nurses role in improving the lives of patients between appointments. But before the clinical wins, it takes a team to lay the groundwork for practices so they can succeed in this new world of value-based care. Thank you, Nancy, for leading us to Wellvana. #valuebasedcare

Never assume in healthcare… Like so many Founders, I started mejo out of frustration and to fill a void that I (& most) expect to get from healthcare. I teamed up with a healthcare executive who after 17+ years knew there had to be a better way. Bret Koncak and I built mejo for caregivers in which payers and providers get to benefit from vs the other way around. Don’t get me wrong, I use multiple patient portals that are provided by the healthcare system(s) that we receive treatment from. But I don’t rely on them. The level of accuracy is actually pretty scary. My son can’t talk so if I’m not there to validate all the info who is the source of truth?!? How’s that for scary…I also have no say in the input. I can't add the really important stuff. He’s main diagnosis is at the bottom of the condition list!!! Let’s start with the MED LIST! Have you looked at the med list in the patient portal of those you care for? How up-to-date is that list? How many meds are still on their list because a provider hasn’t removed them yet? Does it give administration instructions like given via g-tube or mix with applesauce or I get my injection at night. Or on Sundays because it’s 1x a week. Probably not. What about diet info if they need to be admitted. Etc.Etc. Not the full picture by any means. Imagine going to the ER and you have to spend time going through it all. Trying to remember it off the top of your head is exhausting! Which amoxicillin is your kid on because their record has 3 listed and you don’t remember the configuration. Is it 250/5ml or 650/5ml or 750/5ml. Imagine if it’s a rescue med!?! Their life depended on a med. How about diet info? For a child who has a g-tube you can't just give them jello in the ER. Just this past week I connected with a handful of caregivers and asked them to compare what they have in their kiddos mejo vs what's in their patient portal(s). They all replied with, sure, I'll check but I know it's gonna be wrong. The reports back were scary. But not surprising. There’s a reason for medication reconciliation because +90% of care happens outside of the 4 walls of healthcare. Care starts at home. Caregivers hold all the cards. The clues. Yet, we are given no tools and asked to bring in the info. The med list is just 1 of many examples in which you can’t rely on what was given to you as an afterthought. That’s why we push forward and buck the system. We are committed to the caregiver and those they care for. We’ve been there. We live it. Our mission is to build digital health solutions that make caregivers' lives easier. Give them control of the narrative because they are the voice of those in need. Save them time so they can get more joy back in their lives. Even if it starts with providing a simple way to keep a med list. The time is now!!! A mejo med list is free! It's perfect to have for the ER, send to school, leave behind for Grandma, etc. #raredisease #medlist #patientportal #ehr #digitalhealth