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🔑 Sharing 2 of the top priorities for health systems from this great thought piece by my colleague, Kim Radel! 1️⃣ Establish a senior-focused care model that leverages frameworks like the 4Ms (What Matters, Medication, Mentation, Mobility) and innovative approaches such as the GRACE model to streamline care across the continuum. 2️⃣ Prioritize systemwide medication review processes and use predictive analytics to proactively address risks, reduce unnecessary hospitalizations, and comply with CMS’s age-friendly measures. While easier said than done, a thoughtful, geriatric-focused strategy is critical to delivering high-quality, seamless care for seniors—while helping health systems achieve their clinical, financial, and market goals. Please commit to creating an age-friendly healthcare environment that puts older adults and their caregivers first. What strategies have you seen succeed in managing care for seniors? I'd love to discuss! #SeniorCare #HealthcareInnovation #ValueBasedCare

🏡 Home-Based Care: The Preferred End-of-Life Trajectory A recent study by Rutgers University found that more than half of elderly Americans spent their last three years of life in home-based care settings, highlighting the increasing preference for home health and hospice services. This trend underscores the importance of quality home care for aging populations. At Strong Force Staffing, we understand the critical need for top talent in home health and hospice care. Our dedicated recruitment team can help you secure the best professionals to ensure your patients receive exceptional care. Building Stronger Teams for a Stronger Tomorrow. See where we are currently supporting clients and consider how we can support you too: https://buff.ly/3y7dww3 Read more about how home-based care supports quality of life and impacts healthcare planning: Research Finds Home-Based Care Among Top End-of-Life Trajectories for Americans

A comprehensive study conducted by Rutgers Health, which analyzed millions of Medicare beneficiaries' records, has identified nine distinct end-of-life care trajectories that older Americans typically follow in their final three years of life. This significant research underscores the critical importance of understanding these patterns, as they provide valuable insights for tailoring interventions that are aligned with individual patient preferences and needs. As the demand for home-based services continues to escalate, it becomes increasingly essential for healthcare professionals and organizations to recognize and adapt to these care trajectories. Learn more at https://ow.ly/ff3B50TQ60I #AgeAtHome #homecare #homehealth

Policymakers need to address the projected 47% increase in the U.S. elderly population by 2050. Only 10.9% of Medicare decedents utilized advance care planning services from 2017 to 2018. Enhancing access to these services can enhance caregiver satisfaction and reduce healthcare costs. Check out this insightful article by Holly Vossel. #advancecareplanning

I was honored to participate in this year's White House Minority Health Forum hosted by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. In the session on "Making Innovation and Research Work for Everyone," I shared three key insights about family caregiving with attendees and health leaders from across the Biden-Harris Administration: 💡Family caregivers play a critical role in supporting patients navigating complex care (e.g., cancer, transplant, Alzheimer's), yet their needs are often overlooked. This lack of support can exacerbate existing health disparities. 💡Medicare and Medicaid can play a crucial role in strengthening the healthcare system by involving and assisting family caregivers. To fully leverage this potential, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services should prioritize educating beneficiaries and providers about new Caregiver Training Services reimbursement codes and expanding in-home services and support for caregivers. 💡Paid family and medical leave isn't just a social policy, it's a health equity and economic inclusion policy. I'm grateful for the Administration's unwavering commitment to health equity and for including the National Alliance for Caregiving in this essential conversation. By supporting family caregivers, we can improve health outcomes and move the needle on eliminating healthcare disparities. Special shout out to Anabella Aspiras and Catharine Young, Ph.D. for being such gracious hosts! #Medicare #Innovation #Science #Research #ResearchDiversity #diversityequityinclusion #clinicaltrials #Medicaid #Healthcare #Health #Medicaid

In addition to the release of our recent white paper discussing caregiver support and health equity in hospital at home, we recently spoke with Modern Healthcare about the importance of screening hospital-at-home patients and their families for proper caregiver support. Read more here: https://hubs.li/Q02Lj2GH0

ianacare co-founder Jessica Nam Kim shared in a recent Fortune article what needs to change for programs like #hospitalathome to reach their full potential and become the catalyst for effective home-based care models. Care is a team effort, and when home becomes the primary setting for critical and acute care, as in Hospital at Home, family members and other caregivers must be involved on day one. Jessica explains why below, and you can read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e6jk2nji

Caregivers play a vital role in a Medicare Advantage member's behavioral health care journey by acting as the bridge between the member and the PCP. Stick Crosby and Nick Bluhm encourage Medicare Advantage plans to consider this collaboration and the unique needs of this population when determining their long-term strategy for enhancing whole-person care in our latest blog.  https://lnkd.in/geRmAqkn   #BehavioralHealth #Caregivers #PCP #MedicareAdvantagePlans

We understand that selecting the right type of 24-hour care is critical for our clients' well-being. To guide families and healthcare professionals, we offer a detailed comparison of 24/7 hourly care and live-in care in a recent article. Read it here👉 https://loom.ly/R4RXNJo  #HomeCare #24HourCare #SeniorCare

It’s the eternal question: how can we deliver higher quality care at lower costs? It turns out person-centered care may be the answer. The buzz around person-centered care is usually focused on how it improves the care experience and brings dignity to the aging. But the side you don’t often hear is how maintaining a person-centered care climate actually makes good business sense. It can reduce costs, for the care recipient and the care provider, while improving outcomes. Yes, you read that right: it can cost less, but achieve more. A key reason is that this model of care can keep older adults engaged in their treatment plan, which in turn helps them age in place and delay or avoid moving to higher-cost settings. And it can improve staff retention, reducing hiring and training costs. So let’s take a look: https://lnkd.in/eWCT_5Gu #personcenteredcare #agingcare #longtermcare