MIAMI, FL--(Marketwired - Jan 27, 2015) - Progressive Care Inc. (
The demand for health care management is growing. According to industry research, everyday 11,000 people turn 65 years old. As a result of health care reform, health care payers and providers are financially at risk if they cannot find better ways to keep patients healthy. Nearly seventy present of negative health events occurring after a hospital discharge are related to medication management. These health events often cause the patient to be readmitted into the hospital often within 30 days of original discharge. Readmission is a costly problem not only for health plan sponsors but for the primary care clinics and the patients themselves.
The key issues involved with preventing costly readmission are complicated medication regimens, improper or unsafe medication use, and a lack of communication among providers. Many patients with chronic conditions are taking 11 medications or more. Patients often hold onto discontinued medication therapies as well as mix prescription medication with over the counter and herbal remedies. Medications are prescribed by hospital physicians, primary care physicians and a multitude of specialists who rarely communicate with one another to review medication therapies, resulting in a confusing regimen for the patient.
PharmCo and Health Care of South Florida's new Medication Monitoring and Health Safety Program is a vital step in managing the health and wellness of patients with chronic illnesses. Health Care of South Florida is a home health care agency whose licensed nurses are trained to assess health care risks within the patient's home. Through the collaboration and communication with the patient and his or her primary care physician, a licensed nurse from the program will conduct a comprehensive review of the patient's health situation including medical records, medications and whether there are injury risks in the home based on the patient's condition.
"As the last point of contact with the patient regarding their recommended health regimen, we believe that it is imperative for pharmacists and home health care agencies to take an active role in monitoring the patient's therapy adherence. By creating an atmosphere of openness and communication with doctors and patients, we will help keep patients healthy and prevent costly adverse health events," said Shital Parikh Mars, COO.
To promote the program and encourage participation, PharmCo and Health Care of South Florida are reaching out to clinics, primary care physicians, hospital administrators, discharge planners accountable care organizations (ACOs), and managed care organizations (MCOs). Through the development of this specialized cooperative network, the program will greatly reduce costs for health care providers and position the Company as a leader in the health care market.
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