HIMSSCast: Digital care coordination improves patient communication
The full scale digital therapy program offers a messaging component for 90 days after surgery.
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Andrew Lovewell, CEO of Columbia Orthopaedic Group adopted digital care coordination two years ago as COVID-19 took hold. The small private practice in Columbia, Missouri wanted to make sure that patients, post-surgery, had access to home exercise plans and therapy..
The program, using Force Therapeutics technology, has been so successful , the 26 orthopedic physicians in the Columbia, Missouri practice continue to use the customized digital platform. Hear CEO Andrew Lovewell talk about how it works with Healthcare Finance News Executive Editor Susan Morse.
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Talking Points:
- The program has 92% engagement and enrollment among patients who have had surgery.
- A messaging component is available to patients 90 days after surgery.
- Patients have access to the full scale virtual therapy program for a year after surgery.
- Real-time alerts report pain scores
- Remote therapeutic monitoring is covered by Medicare
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Twitter: @SusanJMorse
Email the writer: SMorse@himss.org
