IPR health care reduces hospital readmission rates with Care Coordination partnership
For over 20 years, IPR Healthcare System, Inc. has proudly served the Greater Houston community by providing the highest quality home health and hospice care services. IPR currently offers services to 400+ patients in 28 counties across the Houston Metroplex, and they are growing daily. Despite providing comprehensive healthcare services, the organization faced challenges related to care coordination, patient engagement, and readmission rates. They sought to enhance their care management processes and improve patient outcomes while optimizing their financial investments.
3 Key Challenges
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Inefficient Care Coordination
The organization needed more efficient care coordination practices, leading to fragmented patient care and increased readmission rates. -
High Hospitalization Rates
The client's hospitalization rate stood at 17%, which added to the operational costs and reduced the overall quality and continuity of patient care. -
Limited Patient Engagement
Engaging patients in their care plans and ensuring adherence to treatment protocols remained challenging, affecting long-term health outcomes.
Solutions Offered by Care Coordinations Platform
Care Coordinations Platform provides Post-Acute Care organizations with a comprehensive suite of tools and services to address their challenges effectively:
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Integrated Post-Acute Platform
Care Coordinations Platform offered an advanced care coordination platform that allowed seamless communication and collaboration among healthcare providers, specialists, and caregivers. The platform integrated patient data, treatment plans, and follow-up appointments, streamlining the care process. -
Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) Solutions
Care Coordinations Platform implemented RPM solutions, including wearable devices and telehealth services, enabling continuous patient health status monitoring. This proactive approach allowed healthcare providers to intervene early, preventing hospitalization in some cases. -
Patient Education and Support
The platform included patient education resources and provided regular updates to patients about their care plans, treatment progress, and self-management tips. This approach empowered patients to actively participate in their healthcare journey.
