Transitional Care Management: Improving Outcomes

Posted by Cindy Williams on Mar 9, 2023 10:02:01 AM

Transitional care management (TCM) is an increasingly vital aspect of healthcare delivery. As patients move between different healthcare settings, they need coordinated care that ensures a seamless transition from one provider to another. TCM aims to improve patient outcomes, reduce hospital readmissions, and provide continuity of care.

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Topics: Value-based care, Practice Optimization, Advanced Payment Models, 360CareNav, Care Management, Transitional Care, Transitional Care Management, TCM, Healthcare Delivery, patient outcomes, care coordination, patient-centered care, telemedicine, healthcare costs, healthcare providers, hospital readmissions, digital solutions, care transitions, population health management

From Infections to Satisfaction: The Metrics Consumers Are Watching

Posted by Cindy Williams on Feb 23, 2023 3:17:48 PM

As an orthopedic surgeon, providing the highest quality of care to your patients is always your top priority. While surgical technique and expertise are certainly important, monitoring quality metrics is also crucial to ensuring positive outcomes for your patients. In this blog, we'll explore some key quality metrics that orthopedic surgeons should be monitoring to improve quality outcomes.

 

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Topics: Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Care, Musculoskeletal Care, Spine Bundles, Healthcare Analytics, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Independent Physicians, Value-based care, Technology, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arizona, Practice Optimization, Advanced Payment Models, Payor Contracting, Hip and Knee Bundles, BCBSTX, Care Management, Transitional Care

Charting a Course through Uncertainty: Navigating Healthcare in 2023

Posted by Scott LaRoque, CEO, MPOWERHealth on Feb 22, 2023 11:07:27 AM

I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for your partnership in the MPOWERHealth Clinically Integrated Network. We recognize the challenging healthcare landscape that providers face, particularly in negotiating contracts with payors, and we appreciate your commitment to providing high-quality care to your patients.

 

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Topics: Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Care, Musculoskeletal Care, Spine Bundles, Healthcare Analytics, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Independent Physicians, Value-based care, Technology, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arizona, Practice Optimization, Advanced Payment Models, Payor Contracting, Hip and Knee Bundles, BCBSTX, Care Management, Transitional Care

Five Key Benefits: How Care Management Can Help Improve Value to Market

Posted by Cindy Williams on Feb 22, 2023 10:05:35 AM

As an orthopedic surgeon, you know how important it is to provide your patients with the best possible care. But providing high-quality care can be challenging, especially when you have a large patient population or complex cases. That's where care management can be incredibly helpful. In this blog, we'll explore the five key benefits of care management for patients and how it can help you as an orthopedic surgeon.

 

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Topics: Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Care, Musculoskeletal Care, Spine Bundles, Healthcare Analytics, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Independent Physicians, Value-based care, Technology, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arizona, Practice Optimization, Advanced Payment Models, Payor Contracting, Hip and Knee Bundles, BCBSTX, Care Management, Transitional Care

A Look to 2023: Connecting Cost to Quality and Increasing Value of Network to Payors and Employers

Posted by Scott LaRoque, CEO, MPOWERHealth on Feb 21, 2023 8:58:48 AM

Exciting plans for clinical integration in 2023 and how it can increase the value of the network to payors and employers.

 

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Topics: Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Care, Musculoskeletal Care, Spine Bundles, Healthcare Analytics, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Independent Physicians, Value-based care, Technology, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arizona, Practice Optimization, Advanced Payment Models, Payor Contracting, Hip and Knee Bundles, BCBSTX, Care Management, Transitional Care

Optimizing Payor Contracts: Seven Tips You Can Implement Today

Posted by Cindy Williams on Feb 21, 2023 8:41:10 AM

Now that you have your payor contracts in place, it's time to optimize for patient acquisition. Here are seven tips you can implement today:

 

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Topics: Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Care, Musculoskeletal Care, Spine Bundles, Healthcare Analytics, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Independent Physicians, Value-based care, Technology, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arizona, Practice Optimization, Advanced Payment Models, Payor Contracting, Hip and Knee Bundles, BCBSTX, Care Management, Transitional Care

Connecting Cost to Quality For Improved Overall Reimbursement

Posted by Cindy Williams on Feb 21, 2023 8:28:47 AM

In recent years, payors have been increasingly focused on connecting cost to quality in healthcare. This means that they are tightly connecting any improvements to contracts to the providers ability to demonstrate how they are reducing the overall cost of care while improving patient outcomes. Orthopedic surgeons are no exception, and data is playing a crucial role in driving payor contracting with these providers.

 

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Topics: Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Care, Musculoskeletal Care, Spine Bundles, Healthcare Analytics, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Independent Physicians, Value-based care, Technology, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arizona, Practice Optimization, Advanced Payment Models, Payor Contracting, Hip and Knee Bundles, BCBSTX, Care Management, Transitional Care

The Impact of Chronic Conditions on Surgical Outcomes

Posted by Cindy Williams on Feb 21, 2023 7:49:47 AM

Orthopedic surgery can be a life-changing event for patients with chronic conditions. However, the management of these conditions plays a significant role in determining the success of the surgery and the patient's recovery. In this blog, we will explore the connection between the management of chronic conditions and positive outcomes in orthopedic surgery.

 

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Topics: Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Care, Musculoskeletal Care, Spine Bundles, Healthcare Analytics, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Independent Physicians, Value-based care, Technology, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arizona, Practice Optimization, Advanced Payment Models, Payor Contracting, Hip and Knee Bundles, BCBSTX, Care Management, Transitional Care

Top Healthcare Trends To Watch For In 2023

Posted by Cindy Williams on Jan 29, 2023 6:46:39 PM

The healthcare industry is constantly evolving, and the year 2023 is shaping up to be an exciting one. Here are some of the trends to watch for:

 

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Topics: Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Care, Musculoskeletal Care, Spine Bundles, Healthcare Analytics, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Independent Physicians, Value-based care, Technology, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arizona, Practice Optimization, Advanced Payment Models, Payor Contracting, Hip and Knee Bundles, BCBSTX, Care Management, Transitional Care

Care Management and its Effect on Readmission Rates

Posted by MPOWERHealth on Oct 3, 2022 6:20:18 PM

Care management programs like MPOWERHealth 360CareNav have been shown to be an effective means of decreasing readmission rates. This is due to the fact that care management provides a coordinated and comprehensive approach to care that includes patient education, discharge planning, and follow-up after discharge. A recent study showed that patients who received care management had a 30% lower risk of being readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of their discharge.

 

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Topics: Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Care, Musculoskeletal Care, Spine Bundles, Healthcare Analytics, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Independent Physicians, Value-based care, Technology, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arizona, Practice Optimization, Advanced Payment Models, Payor Contracting, Hip and Knee Bundles, BCBSTX