Hello doctor, I have a problem, on top of my other problem

Two programs and some tech could make a major difference in healthcare.  

Does this narrative resonate with your experiences as a medical professional in your practice?

Allow me to provide a vivid depiction: Currently, 67% of patients in the United States grapple with multimorbidity, a figure that rises with age—from 50% in individuals under 65 to 62% in those aged 65–74 and a substantial 81.5% in those aged ≥85. This reality poses a significant challenge. So, what actionable steps can we take?

While the commendable initiative to address these issues is crucial, the harsh reality is that benevolence alone may not suffice. Our society confronts an aging demographic amid a pronounced shortage of physicians. Simultaneously, our younger doctors face burnout due to excessive workloads and inadequate compensation. Economic challenges have emerged with a recent flatline in the economy, exacerbated by a drastic shift in interest rates since the credit crisis of 2008/2009. In simple terms, inflation has become a daily concern, impacting staffing costs, natural resources, and essential commodities like gas, oil, food, and medicines—resulting in substantial financial burdens on insurers.

To counteract the rising costs, major health insurers, including Medicare, have initiated RPM (Remote Patient Monitoring) and CCM (Chronic Care Management) programs. These programs aim to proactively manage patients, reducing unnecessary emergency room visits.

Approximately 35 million Medicare Part B insured patients are eligible for these programs, allowing for remote health surveillance through non-face-to-face interactions. Medical devices equipped with sim card technology transmit real-time data to the doctor's office. By setting parameters, doctors receive alerts when critical levels are reached, allowing timely intervention through text messages and scheduled doctor visits.

At Gericloud, our aspiration is that doctors embrace these progressive programs. Overcoming entry barriers involves patient enrollment and integrating technology into medical practice.

Gericloud serves as the conduit for transferring patient data, functioning as a task management tool that optimizes workflows for each patient. The application ensures adherence to MIPS qualitative measures, facilitating a comprehensive examination of each patient's health. Mandatory care plans are devised under the two programs, with annual wellness visits and dedicated time spent on patients at home—a proactive and diligent approach. Our app further enhances efficiency through an embedded timer, tracking all activities related to patient care, including care plans, refills, referrals, and phone calls. The application operates transparently and auditably, serving as a two-way street for proactive care and an efficient reward mechanism for physicians who successfully keep patients out of the hospital.

For further information, please contact Adrian Curran at Gericloud: (646) 322-3658.