Each patient that walks into the clinic is a unique visitor with their own set of problems and skills and each time they visit is a different experience. What may have worked one day for one patient may not be benefitting the patient the next visit. Personalized medicine in healthcare means that because healing
As the healthcare industry evolves, patient demand is increasing for value-based care from providers. Value-based healthcare is an emphasis on patients getting the full value from quality services and a push for preventive care. As the demand for value-based care increases so does the need for providers to accurately measure patient engagement. Patient engagement
How Telehealth Increases Patient Engagement A national consumer study among more than 2,000 adults to measure usage and sentiment towards telehealth, has revealed that 66% of consumers are willing to implement telehealth systems into their healthcare routine. This high adoption rate gives insight into the future of managing access for patients outside of a hospital
Improving Discharge Instruction Compliance Discharge instruction compliance refers to how effectively patients are following the instructions provided by a medical professional after leaving their care. While it is easy to assume that discharge instructions are going to be simple, this is not always the case. In some cases, it’s possible for these instructions to
Outpatient surgery is a term used to describe procedures that don’t require the patient to stay in the hospital. In the vast majority of cases, patients can undergo surgery and then return home. Although outpatient surgery tends to be less complex or risky than inpatient procedures, it is important for patients to be prepared.
The discharge process for patients still remains a difficult obstacle for healthcare providers. Not just because it’s hard to discharge patients and hope that they remember their care instructions, but also because facilities want to improve their outcomes. It’s important that the patient discharges goes well and sets up patients for success. Patients are
Patient engagement benefits healthcare providers and patients alike. The more engaged patients are in their healthcare, the better educated they are about their health moving forward. It doesn't matter whether patients are registered with a solo practitioner, a large facility, or a hospital system; they need to be engaged to feel empowered about their
One of the biggest challenges providers and facilities face is engaging patients in healthcare. As part of prioritizing measurable outcomes for a hospital and clinic, it’s essential that healthcare providers can define evidence-based patient journeys with treatment plans that make sense. Patient engagement is the central part of an effective healthcare delivery system. Without
Why is a Readmission Reduction Program Important? Readmission is when a patient is admitted to a hospital within a short period of time after they have been discharged. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services uses 30 days as a benchmark timeframe in defining readmission. Readmission signals that the original treatment and care was
What is Home Health? Home health is when health care providers offer services to patients from the comfort of their own home. This ensures that the patients receive more personalized care. Home health is an important service for physical therapy clinics to consider. This service, if offered correctly, can increase patient engagement and satisfaction.
AC Health is the only HIPAA-compliant provider-to-patient platform designed specifically for creating and scaling custom content – from simple text to videos and photos – to support patients between sessions while saving providers 10-20+ hours every week. With an NPS of 91 from thrilled patients, it’s no wonder that providers uploaded 20,000 instructions in the first year alone.
