Improving patient outcomes has always been a priority for healthcare providers. However, the transition from a fee-for-service to a value-based care model has resulted in a shift in how health care providers approach this goal.
Fremont, CA: In a value-based care model, health care providers are reimbursed for services based on patient outcomes, as opposed to a traditional care model in which reimbursement is based on the number of services delivered.
Second, the value-based care model provides financial incentives to hospitals to encourage them to prioritize improving patient safety and quality of care. Similarly, hospitals can be penalized for failing to meet performance metrics such as lowering readmission rates.
Emphasis on Patient Education
Telehealth can improve your current patient education delivery by removing common barriers associated with in-person models, such as time, distance, and cost. This could make a significant difference for patients suffering from chronic conditions. A systematic review of the efficacy of virtual patient education revealed several key findings:
• Diabetes patients who received virtual education significantly improved fasting blood sugar, three-month average glucose control, and post-prandial glucose levels.
• There were significant improvements (or comparable results) between the virtual education and control groups when patient knowledge was tested.
• Virtual education reduced the number of visits to outpatient facilities for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Collaborate with Caregivers
Over 90 million Americans provide care for patients who are elderly or have chronic conditions, disabilities, or diseases. The vast majority of these caregivers are family members looking after their loved ones.
