Solidifying Home Care in the Healthcare Continuum: Embracing Technological Advances and RPM to Redefine Healthcare in 2024

The following is a guest article by Jiang Li, CEO at Vivalink
Healthcare is at a turning point, reshaping our view of what defines hospital care. The home has emerged as a fundamental care setting within the broader healthcare continuum, challenging the notion that care concludes at the hospital exit. To fully integrate the home into the continuum of care, our focus must be on innovative care models enabled by technology.
Recognizing the importance of the home in a patient’s care journey is essential. The aim is to create a seamless connection between hospital and home care, providing patients and their families with continuous support. Integrating home care into the overall healthcare plan guarantees a smooth transition, delivering support and personalized attention to patients.
Advances in healthcare technology provide the tools needed to facilitate and reshape hospital-level care in the home. Technologies such as remote patient monitoring (RPM) enable providers to extend their reach beyond traditional settings. Utilizing real-time data, continuous monitoring, and interactive communication, these advancements improve personalization, efficiency, and responsiveness to each patient’s unique needs.
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Source: EMR and HIPAA - March 8, 2024 Category: Information Technology Authors: Guest Author Tags: C-Suite Leadership Clinical Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System LTPAC Telemedicine and Remote Monitoring Acute Hospital Care at Home AHCaH Chronic Care Management HaH home care Home Health Home-Based Care h Source Type: blogs