Health care providers are always striving to improve patient outcomes. With the switch to a value-based care model, however, health care providers are approaching this objective differently.
Fremont, CA: The value-based care model offers hospitals financial incentives to improve patient safety and quality of care. Similarly, hospitals can be penalized for not meeting performance metrics like readmission reductions.
Telehealth can improve patient outcomes in five ways:
Patient education is the key
A telehealth model can enhance your current patient education program since it overcomes common barriers associated with an in-person model, such as distance, time, and cost.
The patient can easily receive education throughout their period of care by using informational videos and teach-back quizzes tailored to their diagnosis, treatment, or medication. In virtual home visits, healthcare providers can review the content with patients based on their completed modules.
Consult with caregivers
Over 90 million Americans provide care for patients with chronic conditions, disabilities, or diseases. Most of these caregivers are family members. According to research on the relationship between caregivers and patient outcomes, coordination with care providers plays a crucial role in ensuring success.
Provide care beyond the hospital
The care transition period is as crucial as the patient care process. In fact, a study suggested that instead of separating prior- and post-admission into different stages, health care providers should integrate both as part of a continuous healthcare program. Ensure that
