Insights: The ‘Business Class’ Solution to Keeping America's Seniors out of the ER
Download MP3In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we explore how one medical group is successfully using an integrated-care approach to keep seniors out of the ER, as well as technology’s role in alleviating social isolation and loneliness in seniors.
Experts interviewed include:
* Dr. Mathew Philip, Medical Director of Clinical Innovation, DuPage Medical Group
* David Inns, Chief Executive Officer, GreatCall
Here are some links and references related to this week’s show:
* ER visits may serve as turning point for elderly patients’ health (bit.ly/2mmskkV)
* As Boomers Age and Millennials Come of Age, New Strategies are Required to Stem Unnecessary ER Visits and Costs (bit.ly/2m1Pkph)
* Social isolation, loneliness in older people pose health risks (bit.ly/2kUdfqo)
* Understanding Loneliness In Older Adults — And Tailoring A Solution (bit.ly/2knzPHI)
Dr. Mathew Philip can be heard speaking at MGMA19 | The Annual Conference, Oct. 13-16 in New Orleans. Did you miss early bird registration? Don’t worry, we have you covered! Use the code POD200 while registering and save $200. Visit mgma.com/bigeasy19 for more info and to register.
If you like the show, please rate and review it wherever you get your podcasts. We love hearing from listeners about the show. If you have topics you’d like us to cover or experts you’d like us to interview, email us at podcasts@mgma.com.
MGMA Insights is presented by Craig Wiberg, Rob Ketcham, Decklan McGee and Daniel Williams.
Thanks to MGMA 19 Live for sponsoring this episode of MGMA Insights. For more information or to register for the only way to receive The Annual Conference experience from your home or office, visit mgma.com/aconline.
In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we explore how one medical group is successfully using an integrated-care approach to keep seniors out of the ER, as well as technology’s role in alleviating social isolation and loneliness in seniors.
Experts interviewed include:
* Dr. Mathew Philip, Medical Director of Clinical Innovation, DuPage Medical Group
* David Inns, Chief Executive Officer, GreatCall
Here are some links and references related to this week’s show:
* ER visits may serve as turning point for elderly patients’ health (bit.ly/2mmskkV)
* As Boomers Age and Millennials Come of Age, New Strategies are Required to Stem Unnecessary ER Visits and Costs (bit.ly/2m1Pkph)
* Social isolation, loneliness in older people pose health risks (bit.ly/2kUdfqo)
* Understanding Loneliness In Older Adults — And Tailoring A Solution (bit.ly/2knzPHI)
Dr. Mathew Philip can be heard speaking at MGMA19 | The Annual Conference, Oct. 13-16 in New Orleans. Did you miss early bird registration? Don’t worry, we have you covered! Use the code POD200 while registering and save $200. Visit mgma.com/bigeasy19 for more info and to register.
If you like the show, please rate and review it wherever you get your podcasts. We love hearing from listeners about the show. If you have topics you’d like us to cover or experts you’d like us to interview, email us at podcasts@mgma.com.
MGMA Insights is presented by Craig Wiberg, Rob Ketcham, Decklan McGee and Daniel Williams.
Thanks to MGMA 19 Live for sponsoring this episode of MGMA Insights. For more information or to register for the only way to receive The Annual Conference experience from your home or office, visit mgma.com/aconline.
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