{"id":84920,"date":"2024-09-07T16:57:52","date_gmt":"2024-09-07T16:57:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-1330720-4869984.cloudwaysapps.com\/home-health\/"},"modified":"2025-01-21T20:05:11","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T20:05:11","slug":"home-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bettrai.com\/home-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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[vc_row][vc_column width=\\”1\/1\\”][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=\\”173698\\”]Why Telehealth and R<\/span>PM <\/span>Matter for Home Health Agencies<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=\\”303534\\”]In today\u2019s fast-paced healthcare world, telehealth and remote patient monitoring (RPM) are game-changers for skilled home health agencies. These tools give agencies the power to connect with patients and families remotely, making it easier to provide timely care right in their homes. This proactive approach not only improves patient outcomes but also helps cut down on costly hospital visits. With staffing shortages and financial pressures becoming the new normal, technology like telehealth and RPM is essential for delivering high-quality, efficient care. But here\u2019s the big question: <\/span>Where are you at risk? Where are you losing money? And where are your outcomes taking a hit?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0

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The Financial Squeeze: How Can Your Agency Survive?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>

If you\u2019re running a home health agency, you\u2019re likely feeling the financial squeeze. CMS recently proposed a <\/span>4.9% cut in payments<\/span><\/b> due to \u201cbehavioral adjustment\u201d and \u201ccoding creep,\u201d which could force many smaller agencies to be bought up or shut down. On top of that, agencies are turning away <\/span>54% of referrals<\/span><\/b> because of staff shortages, making it even harder to provide care when it\u2019s needed most.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

And let\u2019s not forget the <\/span>Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP)<\/span><\/b> program, starting in January 2025, which will impact your bottom line based on national performance comparisons. Payments could increase or decrease by up to <\/span>5%<\/span><\/b>, depending on how well your agency stacks up against others.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The takeaway:<\/span><\/b> If agencies don\u2019t adapt, financial penalties and reduced referrals will become harder to avoid.<\/span>\u00a0

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How Telehealth and RPM Can Turn Things Around<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>

So, how can your agency navigate these challenges? Telehealth and RPM are powerful solutions that help agencies <\/span>stay ahead of problems<\/span><\/b>. By keeping an eye on patients between visits, agencies can catch issues early and reduce hospital readmissions, avoid emergency visits, and better manage ongoing conditions like shortness of breath or medication adherence.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Here\u2019s how telehealth and RPM can improve your bottom line:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0> Fewer Skilled Nursing Visits (SNVs):<\/span><\/b> Reducing both planned and unplanned visits makes your agency more profitable per episode.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0> Increase Nurse Capacity Without Burnout:<\/span><\/b> RPM helps staff manage more patients efficiently, especially during after-hours and on-call activities.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0> Avoid Partial Episode Payments (PEPs) and Low-Utilization Payment Adjustments (LUPAs):<\/span><\/b> RPM ensures you meet CMS visit requirements, preventing loss of full payments.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

In short, <\/span>telehealth and RPM are tools that make you more efficient and effective<\/span><\/b> at delivering care\u2014at a time when every dollar and every outcome counts.<\/span>\u00a0

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Improve Public Outcomes and Stand Out in the Market<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>

Beyond financial gains, <\/span>telehealth and RPM help boost your agency\u2019s reputation<\/span><\/b>. Using these tools can improve publicly reported outcomes like <\/span>quality STAR ratings<\/span><\/b> and patient\/caregiver satisfaction scores (HHCAHPS).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Offering telehealth services also helps your agency stand out in a competitive market. Hospitals, doctors, and families will see you as a forward-thinking agency that\u2019s leveraging the latest tools to provide top-notch care.<\/span>\u00a0

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New Revenue Opportunities: Private Pay and More<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>

Telehealth and RPM aren\u2019t just about improving care\u2014they can also help you open new revenue streams. Offering private pay services for personal care gives your agency a chance to generate more income while keeping patients connected, even when you\u2019re at capacity.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

With features like <\/span>medication reminders<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>video visits<\/span><\/b>, and <\/span>biometric monitoring<\/span><\/b>, your agency can help patients stay independent while providing the care they need, all while boosting your financial health.<\/span>\u00a0

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The Financial Impact of Telehealth and RPM: It Pays for Itself<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>

Let\u2019s get into the numbers. Implementing a telehealth program like <\/span>BettrAi Virtual Care Management (VCM)<\/span><\/b> costs around <\/span>$10 per patient per month<\/span><\/b>\u2014a small investment considering the potential return.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0> Reduce Just One SNV per Episode:<\/span><\/b> By cutting just one unnecessary Skilled Nursing Visit (which costs about $75), you\u2019ve already covered the cost of the program and increased your episode profitability.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0> Maximize Recertifications:<\/span><\/b> Continuous monitoring through RPM provides the data needed to justify recertifications, ensuring patients can stay on service longer when needed.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Not to mention the added marketing and referral benefits that come with offering telehealth. Families feel reassured knowing their loved ones are receiving consistent, cutting-edge care. The <\/span>family\/caregiver and provider apps<\/span><\/b> included with BettrAi also strengthen communication, boosting patient and family satisfaction.<\/span>\u00a0

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Expanding Beyond Skilled Home Health: RPM for Non-Medical Home Care<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>

The benefits of telehealth and RPM extend beyond skilled home health services. Non-medical home care and personal care services can use these tools to:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0> Expand Service Offerings:<\/span><\/b> Open new revenue streams by offering private pay options.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0> Keep Patients Connected:<\/span><\/b> Help individuals remain independent at home longer, with tools like medication reminders, video visits, and biometric monitoring.<\/span>\u00a0

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Hospice Care: Compassionate Support with Telehealth and RPM<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>

For hospice care, telehealth and RPM tools offer a compassionate, supportive way to stay connected with families and patients. Hospice teams can <\/span>monitor symptoms, manage pain, and provide emotional and spiritual support<\/span><\/b>, ensuring quality of life is maintained even between in-person visits. Families get peace of mind, and patients receive the dignified, compassionate care they deserve.<\/span>\u00a0

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How BettrAi Can Help Your Agency Thrive<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>

BettrAi\u2019s <\/span>Virtual Care Management (VCM) program<\/span><\/b> is designed to help skilled home health agencies tackle today\u2019s biggest challenges head-on. Here\u2019s how BettrAi can support your agency:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01. Integrated Biometric Devices:<\/span><\/b> Our platform seamlessly integrates with devices like Tenovi, Clear Arch, Smart Meter, Circul, and Livemetric, giving you access to real-time patient data for timely, proactive interventions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a02. Enhanced Communication and Compliance:<\/span><\/b> BettrAi features bi-directional communication tools for nurses, patients, and families, plus a virtual digital assistant that helps patients stay compliant with care plans and medication reminders.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03. Financial Efficiency:<\/span><\/b> BettrAi helps reduce unnecessary SNVs, avoids PEPs and LUPAs, and increases recertification opportunities, making each care episode more profitable.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a04. Boost Patient Satisfaction:<\/span><\/b> Our tools don\u2019t just improve clinical outcomes; they also elevate the patient and caregiver experience, increasing satisfaction scores (HHCAHPS) and improving your agency\u2019s public ratings.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

With no additional charge to patients and no need for Medicare reimbursement, BettrAi is a cost-effective solution that pays for itself by reducing unnecessary visits and optimizing care. Plus, the added <\/span>family\/caregiver app<\/span><\/b> provides peace of mind, knowing their loved ones are receiving the best care possible.<\/span>\u00a0

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BettrAi is more than just a tech tool\u2014it\u2019s a true partner in your agency\u2019s success. Whether you\\’re looking to improve outcomes, cut costs, or stay ahead of regulatory changes, our Virtual Care Management platform can help. Get in touch today to learn how BettrAi can empower your agency to thrive in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape. Together, let\u2019s shape the future of healthcare\u2014one patient, one family, and one agency at a time.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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