Scaling Support Without Adding Staff
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We examine how virtual care technology is addressing the nationwide caregiver shortage crisis while 10,000 Americans turn 65 daily and chronic conditions affect nearly half the population.
• Task differentiation strategy divides responsibilities between human caregivers and technology
• AddisonCare handles routine tasks like medication reminders and vital sign monitoring, freeing up to 30% of caregiver time
• One agency increased patient capacity by 28% without hiring additional staff
• Caregivers report higher job satisfaction from "practicing at the top of their license"
• Implementation saw 32% improvement in caregiver retention rates
• Even clients in their 90s adapted quickly to the user-friendly interface
• New Medicare billing opportunities for remote monitoring added $4,200+ monthly revenue
• Initial investment costs recovered within just two months
• Successful implementation requires starting small, finding internal champions, and clear communication
• Best candidate patients include those with chronic conditions needing regular monitoring
Join us next time as we dive deeper into how AddisonCare specifically addresses chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, CHF, and COPD, examining monitoring tools and patient outcomes.
Chapters
1. The Caregiver Crisis (00:00:00)
2. Task Differentiation Strategy (00:01:27)
3. Real Results: 28% More Patients (00:03:41)
4. Implementation & Training (00:05:12)
5. Financial Benefits & ROI (00:07:14)
6. Starting Your Own Pilot Program (00:08:37)
7. Next Steps & Future Discussions (00:10:19)
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