How Careplan Care Managers Can Help Reduce Hospital Readmission Rates and End the Cycle of Readmitting to Hospitals

Hospital readmissions are a major problem in the United States. They are costly for hospitals and insurance companies, and they can be devastating for patients and their families. In fact, studies have shown that one in every five Medicare patients is readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of discharge.

There are a number of factors that contribute to hospital readmissions. These include:

Complex medical conditions: Many patients who are hospitalized have complex medical conditions that make it difficult for them to manage their care at home.

Lack of social support: Some patients may lack the social support they need to manage their care at home, such as family or friends to help them with transportation or medication.

Financial difficulties: Patients who are struggling financially may have difficulty affording their medications or other necessary medical care.

Poor communication between providers: In some cases, there may be poor communication between the hospital and the patient's primary care provider, which can lead to gaps in care.

Careplan Care managers can help to reduce hospital readmission rates by addressing these underlying factors. Care managers work with patients and their families to develop personalized care plans that address their individual needs. They also help patients to access the resources they need to manage their care at home, such as transportation, medication, and social support.

In addition, Careplan Care managers can help to improve communication between hospitals and primary care providers. This can help to ensure that patients receive the care they need to stay healthy and out of the hospital.

If you are a social worker, eldercare professional, or lawyer, you can help to stop the cycle of hospital readmissions by reaching out to Careplan Care managers. Careplan Care managers can provide you with the resources and support you need to help your patients stay healthy and out of the hospital.

To learn more about how Careplan Care managers can help you and your patients, please call us at 440-476-9534.

Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful:

• The Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) [https://www.cms.gov/medicare/payment/prospective-payment-systems/acute-inpatient-pps/hospital-readmissions-reduction-program-hrrp]
• The National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
• The National Council on Aging (NCOA)
• The American Bar Association (ABA)

I hope this blog has been helpful. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Disclaimer: This blog is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or medical advice. Please consult with a qualified professional for any legal or medical questions.

I would also like to add that it is important to note that Careplan Care managers are not medical professionals. They are trained to help patients and their families navigate the healthcare system and access the resources they need to manage their care at home. However, they cannot provide medical advice or treatment.

If you are a social worker, eldercare professional, or lawyer, you can help to stop the cycle of hospital readmissions by reaching out to Careplan Care managers and working with them to develop personalized care plans for your patients. By doing so, you can help to improve the quality of life for your patients and their families.

Call Careplan today at 440-476-9534 to learn more about how we can help you and your patients.