Homecare sector faces challenges such as low reimbursement rates from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, high staffing shortages, and increasing demand due to an ageing population. Josh Klein, CEO of Emerest, believes the solution lies in creating patient communities and integrating caregivers into the healthcare ecosystem. Emerest has implemented technology such as tablets and a TV studio for two-way communication and social engagement, reducing hospitalizations and loneliness among patients.
$14M more for EMR implementation in Victoria and more briefs
Victoria’s government is investing A$21.4 million to replace paper-based medical records with electronic systems in four health services, including The Royal Eye and Ear Hospital