PATH ALONG Reduces Hospital Readmission Rates

PATH ALONG is an original Wisconsin (service set) model designed to reduce hospital readmission rates.  The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) have concluded the cost of hospital readmissions are too high.  To shape inpatient provider business structure The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) have reduced the rate of reimbursement for a patient who is readmitted to a hospital in less than 30 days.  This change in CMS reimbursement has sent inpatient providers requesting help from the community.

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What is PATH ALONG?  PATH ALONG is an original Wisconsin (service set) Model that connects inpatient providers to community staff who support the patient during the health system transitions.

Why PATH ALONG?  CMS has enacted regulatory policy that reduces the hospital reimbursement rate for patients that are readmitted within 30 days. 

Who is PATH ALONG?  PATH ALONG is a registered trademark of Home Care Path LLC a leading senior care provider serving south central Wisconsin. 

Why is this unique?  Because it is up and running and utilizes (low cost) non-medical staff.

What is the cost?  Approximately 20.00 per hour, paid by the consumer.

How does the consumer save?  One example would be preventing a patient from having to stay over night in a hospital under observation status which has a high out of pocket cost for the patient.

Do you review data?  A comprehensive review of Home Care Path LLC data suggests an ill person in need of inpatient treatment does better with the presence of a consistent person.

PATH ALONG has 3 clearly defined services that can  help inpatient providers better determine a persons need for referral. 

1. Inpatient advocacy provides a staff person to accompany the elder on the inpatient stay.

2. Temporary help with a scheduled day surgery sends staff to accompany the elder to the hospital for the procedure and follow the person in the home setting until the senior can get by alone.

3. Crisis intervention often called transitional counseling provides a staff person who helps the family with an immediate and a long term plan.  The focus is to bring needed service to the senior.

To refer: Simply call 608-432-4286 to schedule an interview. 

PATH ALONG is a service set designed to meet the changing needs of a larger population utilizing community inpatient resources.  Inpatient providers are challenged to acknowledge past perceptions of health care delivery that may be disruptive to quality and safety.  PATH ALONG is the Medicare (CMS)  Medicaid certified providers friend.