GeriPal

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

They weren’t hurt, they didn’t need transport, and we were seeing the same people over and over again. But what was really interesting is the transport to the hospital was actually going down in their system. I think once someone becomes kind of a high-utilizer, it’s a slippery slope. What do you think of that?”

Community 114

Community Transportation IT PCP 114

GeriPal

JUNE 5, 2025

So, how can we improve palliative care for individuals in nursing homes? Eric 17:06 Think like almost 50% of nursing home decedents utilize hospice, and that number has grown over the last two decades. Like, yeah, utilization of hospice has increased pretty well. Some will have stronger relationships with hospice.

Nurse Practitioner 78

Nurse Practitioner Referral Consulting Board-Certified 78

GeriPal

JULY 6, 2023

This includes transportation, driver’s license, parks, volunteerism, housing, and of course health and human services. I have 24,500 veterans on our caseload, 14,000 individuals with diagnosed mental health issue, 8,500 with an alcohol and substance abuse. To Susan’s point. They touch every single system.

Community 89

Community Nurse Practitioner Provider IT 89

GeriPal

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Eric: … you’re getting paid for individual encounters, not going to people’s homes, not being paid for all of the additional support that’s needed for comprehensive cancer care. The typical utilization of inappropriate hospitalization and emergency room and total cost of care. Malaz: Correct. Eric: Okay.

Patient-Centered 125

Patient-Centered IT Families Family 125