Virtual Care Model Shown to Reduce Nursing Homes’ Avoidable Hospitalizations by 33%

Clinical staff in nursing homes can successfully improve care and reduce hospitalizations by virtually monitoring patients, according to a study on novel nurse-driven virtual care models released Tuesday. The qualitative study of remote monitoring models has implications for addressing staffing challenges at nursing homes without compromising patient care.  The Regenstrief Institute in Indianapolis implemented a […]

After Achieving 33% Hospitalization Cut and $3.4M in Savings, Skilled Nursing Startup Expands

A care-coordination startup that has generated 33% reductions in avoidable hospitalizations and $3.4 million in net savings for nursing homes is expanding on its success with a cash injection from a non-profit research institute. Probari — formerly known as Care Revolution — focuses on treating acutely ill residents in place at nursing homes in an […]