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*In The Know with BPCI Advanced*






*August 13, 2024*




*Issue No. 51*






*Table of Contents*
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Summer Tips from Medicare Physicians [ #Summer ]

How Technology is Shaping Value-Based Care [ #How ]

Stay in Touch [ #stay ]




Summer Tips from Medicare Physicians
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Beating the heat this summer has proven to be difficult at times. Here are a few tips for physicians and patients:

1. Educate on heat-related illness and remind patients to stay hydrated

2. Encourage elderly patients to schedule appointments in the morning and evening to avoid peak temperatures






3. Embrace telehealth for non-urgent care

4. Review medications that increase heat-sensitivity

5. Provide tips on maintaining a healthy diet and exercise routine during the summer, focusing on activities that can be done safely indoors or during cooler parts of the day

 

*How Technology is Shaping Value-Based Care*
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As we try to move the dial towards value-based care models, technology is playing a key role in making this transition possible. Unlike traditional fee-for-service approaches, value-based care emphasizes improving patient outcomes and managing costs more effectively. Here are 3 essential components of technology in value-based care practices:

 

*Electronic Health Records*

Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are essential in value-based care because they provide healthcare providers with easy access to detailed patient information. This helps doctors and other healthcare professionals make better decisions based on a full understanding of a patient's medical history. EHRs also make it easier to share information between different providers, ensuring that everyone involved in a patient’s care is on the same page. By tracking key health indicators over time, EHRs help providers spot trends and adjust treatments, leading to better health outcomes.

 

*Telemedicine*

Telemedicine is another important tool in value-based care, making it easier for patients to receive care without needing to visit a doctor's office in person. This is especially useful for managing ongoing conditions where regular check-ins are needed. Telemedicine not only increases access to care but also helps prevent more serious health issues by allowing for early intervention.

 

*Data Analytics*

Data analytics is transforming value-based care by enabling healthcare providers to analyze large amounts of information to predict health risks and tailor treatments to individual needs. For example, by identifying patients who are likely to need more intensive care, providers can take steps to prevent complications before they happen. This approach leads to better outcomes for patients and helps reduce unnecessary healthcare costs.

Tools like patient portals, mobile apps, and wearable devices allow patients to monitor their health and communicate with their healthcare providers easily. When patients are more involved in managing their health, they are more likely to follow treatment plans and make healthier choices, leading to better overall outcomes.

Technology is playing a vital role in the shift to value-based care by improving access to information, facilitating communication between providers, and empowering patients to take an active role in their own health. As these technologies continue to evolve, they will likely become even more integral to providing effective, efficient care that puts patients first.






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