# Continuum of Care * **Definition:** A comprehensive approach to healthcare that ensures patients receive appropriate care at every stage of their health journey, involving coordinated and continuous services across different healthcare settings. * **Taxonomy:** Healthcare Topics / Continuum of Care ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Continuum of Care**, for healthcare technology leaders * 3.1K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/12/2025 | [**Kandu Health and Neurolutions Merge to Form Kandu, Inc., a New Leader in Stroke Recovery**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2025/05/12/kandu-health-and-neurolutions-merge-to-form-kandu-inc-a-new-leader-in-stroke-recovery/) | [[Healthcare IT Today]] | | 5/8/2025 | [**AmplifyMD Wins “Best Overall Telemedicine Platform” in 2025 MedTech Breakthrough Awards**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/amplifymd-wins-best-overall-telemedicine-140500385.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 5/8/2025 | [**MedTech Breakthrough Announces 2025 MedTech Breakthrough Award Winners**](https://hitconsultant.net/2025/05/08/2025-medtech-breakthrough-award-winners-announced/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 4/14/2025 | [**hellocare.ai Raises $47M to Accelerate AI-Assisted Virtual Care and Transform Hospital Rooms into Smart, Connected Care Environments**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/telehealth/hellocare-ai-raises-47m-to-accelerate-ai-assisted-virtual-care-and-transform-hospital-rooms-into-smart-connected-care-environments/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 1/17/2025 | [**Gov. Kim Reynolds discusses a 'continuum of care' for Iowa's preschoolers - Yahoo**](https://www.yahoo.com/news/gov-kim-reynolds-discusses-continuum-113257759.html) | [[Yahoo]] | | 1/16/2025 | [**Homewatch CareGivers: Revolutionizing Home Care Through Technology**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/care-coordination/homewatch-caregivers-revolutionizing-home-care-through-technology.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 1/14/2025 | [**Glytec partners with TidalHealth to improve hospital-based clinical outcomes and insulin management**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/glytec-partners-with-tidalhealth-to-improve-hospital-based-clinical-outcomes-and-insulin-management-302349791.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 1/9/2025 | [**Relias Acquires Feedtrail to Enhance Workforce Solutions With Patient Feedback Capabilities**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250108964707/en/Relias-Acquires-Feedtrail-to-Enhance-Workforce-Solutions-With-Patient-Feedback-Capabilities/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 1/9/2025 | [**Relias Acquires Feedtrail to Enhance Workforce Solutions With Patient Feedback Capabilities**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250108964707/en/Relias-Acquires-Feedtrail-to-Enhance-Workforce-Solutions-With-Patient-Feedback-Capabilities/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 1/8/2025 | [**Net Health Acquires Alinea Engage to Further Optimize Patient Engagement and Outcomes in Rehab Therapy**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/net-health-acquires-alinea-engage-to-further-optimize-patient-engagement-and-outcomes-in-rehab-therapy-302345909.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 1/8/2025 | [**Virtual Healthcare January 2025**](https://www.healthitanswers.net/virtual-healthcare-january-2025/) | [[Health IT Answers]] | | 12/20/2024 | [**NexCore Group Named as a Finalist for National Healthcare Real Estate Awards**](https://www.prweb.com/releases/nexcore-group-named-as-a-finalist-for-national-healthcare-real-estate-awards-302336919.html) | [[PRWeb]] | | 12/20/2024 | [**Meaningful Insights Biotech Analytics (MiBA) and Guardant Health Announce Strategic Partnership to Optimize Use of Biomarker Testing and Data Analytics to Improve Cancer Care**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241220937037/en/Meaningful-Insights-Biotech-Analytics-MiBA-and-Guardant-Health-Announce-Strategic-Partnership-to-Optimize-Use-of-Biomarker-Testing-and-Data-Analytics-to-Improve-Cancer-Care/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 12/20/2024 | [**Net Health Looks Ahead to 2025 with Continued Momentum as a Leading Health Tech Partner**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/net-health-looks-ahead-to-2025-with-continued-momentum-as-a-leading-health-tech-partner-302337553.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 12/19/2024 | [**DUOS Introduces New Capabilities to Enable One-Click Enrollment in Government Benefits Nationwide**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241219443036/en/DUOS-Introduces-New-Capabilities-to-Enable-One-Click-Enrollment-in-Government-Benefits-Nationwide/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 12/19/2024 | [**DUOS Introduces New Capabilities to Enable One-Click Enrollment in Government Benefits Nationwide**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241219443036/en/DUOS-Introduces-New-Capabilities-to-Enable-One-Click-Enrollment-in-Government-Benefits-Nationwide/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 12/19/2024 | [**Array Behavioral Care Achieves HITRUST e1 Certification Demonstrating Foundational Cybersecurity**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/array-behavioral-care-achieves-hitrust-195000110.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 12/18/2024 | [**Central Management Company awards Medline primary supplier agreement for medical ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/central-management-company-awards-medline-primary-supplier-agreement-for-medical-surgical-products-302335184.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 12/17/2024 | [**DiMe Announces New Connected Health Collaborative Community - Morningstar**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20241217fl81113/dime-announces-new-connected-health-collaborative-community) | [[Morningstar]] | | 12/17/2024 | [**DiMe Announces New Connected Health Collaborative Community - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/dime-announces-connected-health-collaborative-110000015.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 11/21/2024 | [**Telerehabilitation Systems Market to Expand by USD 532.9 Million (2024-2028), Rising ...**](https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/telerehabilitation-systems-market-to-expand-by-usd-532-9-million-2024-2028-rising-chronic-disease-cases-driving-revenue-ai-impacting-market-trends-technavio-40f87815) | [[MarketWatch]] | | 10/15/2024 | [**The Newbury of Brookline collaborates with Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/newbury-brookline-collaborates-harvard-medical-170500710.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 8/29/2024 | [**Powers Health Rehabilitation Center earns NRC Health Excellence in Patient Experience Award**](http://www.buildingindiana.com/stories/powers-health-rehabilitation-center-earns-nrc-health-excellence-in-patient-experience-award,6467) | buildingindiana.com | | 8/26/2024 | [**Integrated Delivery Networks Market Advancements Highlighted by Size, Share ... - WhaTech**](https://www.whatech.com/og/markets-research/it/871333-integrated-delivery-networks-market-size-share-industry-trends-growth-competitive-landscape-demand-forecast-2033.html) | whatech.com | | 4/1/2010 | [**Carle Clinic Association Purchase Seeks to Improve Continuum of Care**](https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/strategy/carle-clinic-association-purchase-seeks-improve-continuum-care) | [[HealthLeaders Media]] | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Common Ground**: A mental health service provider evolving its Oakland Assessment and Crisis Intervention Service into a crisis stabilization unit to improve access to behavioral health services. - **Array Behavioral Care**: A provider of mental health services integrating physical and mental health care. - **Ideal Option**: A leader in outpatient medication-assisted treatment for addiction, focusing on holistic care and community collaboration. - **Houston Recovery Center**: An organization providing comprehensive addiction treatment and recovery support services. - **Tutera Senior Living & Health Care**: Partnered with Residential Home Health and Hospice to provide comprehensive care across various settings. - **Ardent Health**: A healthcare provider that has expanded its urgent care operations to enhance patient access and create a seamless continuum of care. - **Elara Caring**: A home health care provider aiming to increase clinician care time significantly. - **UMass Memorial Health**: Expanding its hospital-at-home program to include subacute rehabilitation services. - **Vivant Health**: Rebranded from River City Medical Group, focusing on integrated care and health equity. - **Homewatch CareGivers**: A home care franchise expanding its services and technology to provide a full continuum of care, including the Homewatch Connect technology. - **Beach House Behavioral Health, Inc.**: A facility offering a full continuum of care for addiction treatment and mental health services. - **Interim HealthCare Inc.**: A provider of post-acute care services, focusing on enhancing operational strategies and care quality. - **'Ohana Health Plan**: A health plan that has partnered with Hope Services Hawaii to provide integrated clinical care for vulnerable populations. - **Advocate Health**: Operates the largest hospital-at-home program in the U.S., focusing on delivering high-quality care at home. - **Endeavor Health**: A health system committed to tackling community violence as a public health issue, providing mental health resources for victims. - **P3 Health Partners**: A healthcare organization focused on value-based care initiatives and personalized interventions. - **Thoroughbred Wellness**: A mental health and addiction treatment facility offering a full continuum of care, including various therapeutic modalities. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **'Ohana Health Plan and Hope Services Hawaii**: Collaboration to provide transitional housing and integrated clinical care for members experiencing homelessness. - **Array and Common Ground**: A partnership aimed at expanding crisis care access in Michigan, with a focus on crisis stabilization services. - **Connected Health Collaborative Community (CHcc)**: Launched by DiMe in partnership with the Consumer Technology Association and UMass Chan Medical School to optimize hospital-at-home care models. - **Homewatch CareGivers and Hospitals**: Strengthening relationships to improve care coordination and reduce hospital readmissions. - **ONE Northside and Endeavor Health**: Partnering to ensure a seamless continuum of care for victims of community violence in Chicago. - **Array Behavioral Care and KeyCare**: A partnership to integrate physical and mental health care, enhancing treatment pathways. - **California Department of Health Care Services and UCSF**: Partnering to assess data exchange capabilities in mental health and social services. - **Devoted Guardians and Banner Health**: Launching a patient care navigation program focusing on social determinants of health. - **Richter and How's Mom**: A collaboration to automate care communication for providers, improving compliance and care documentation. - **Bamboo Health and WakeMed**: Collaborating to integrate real-time care intelligence solutions to enhance patient outcomes and care transitions. - **Tutera and Residential Home Health and Hospice**: Expanded partnership to provide hospice services and home health care in Kansas City. - **KONZA National Network and Hartford HealthCare**: Partnering to pilot the Birth Connect HIE service for better maternal care. - **Net Health and Alinea Engage**: Acquisition aimed at enhancing patient-centric care and streamlining administrative processes for rehabilitation therapy providers. - **Syra Health and Health Care Authority**: Contract to provide training and support services for Washington's behavioral health workforce. - **Beach House and Lucet**: Partnership to optimize behavioral health services for health insurance plans and members. - **Mercy and Centivo**: A partnership aimed at enhancing healthcare options and reducing out-of-pocket costs through innovative insurance products. - **Medline and Central Management Company**: A prime vendor agreement to enhance operational solutions for skilled nursing facilities and home health agencies. - **Orlando Health and InnovAge**: Joint venture to provide comprehensive healthcare and social services for seniors. - **OHSU and GE HealthCare**: Collaboration to develop innovative solutions that optimize healthcare access and set standards for equitable mental health care. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Continuum of Care in Addiction Treatment**: Focus on comprehensive care models that integrate treatment, stabilization, and long-term community support. - **Telehealth Growth**: The increasing adoption of telehealth services is enhancing continuity of care, particularly for chronic conditions. - **Value-Based Care Models**: A shift towards value-based care is influencing integrated delivery networks, focusing on patient-centered approaches. - **NextGen Closed Loop Patient & Practice Experience**: A platform designed to streamline the patient journey from access to care coordination. - **Crisis Stabilization Units**: Emerging models like Common Ground's OACIS aim to alleviate pressure on emergency departments by providing quick access to mental health services. - **OHSU's Mission Control Center**: A centralized hub for managing healthcare system capacity and improving patient placement and access to care. - **Virtual Care Expansion**: The evolving role of virtual care in addressing healthcare challenges, particularly in mental health. - **Integrated Care Models**: Kandu Inc. aims to establish a new standard of care for stroke recovery through integrated telehealth and rehabilitation services. - **Digital Health Platforms**: DUOS is redefining aging care by integrating healthcare with government assistance programs. - **STAR Outpatient Centers**: Launched by Orlando Health to improve post-hospitalization follow-up care with specialized services and telemedicine options. - **Homewatch Connect Technology**: A digital platform that allows clients to access care easily and includes features like medication reminders and AI capabilities for personalized care plans. - **Hospital-at-home Programs**: Provide intensive care at home, improving patient satisfaction and reducing readmission rates. - **Value-Based Care Initiatives**: Healthcare organizations are focusing on value-based care, emphasizing the importance of technology in improving clinical outcomes and operational efficiencies. - **Intensive Outpatient Programs**: Bend Health's Acute Stabilization Program addresses gaps in youth mental health care. - **Hospital-at-Home Models**: Promoted by CHcc, these models aim to reduce costs and improve patient outcomes through technology optimization. - **Sub-Acute Rehab at Home (SARAH)**: UMass Memorial's pilot program to provide comprehensive home care, including rehabilitation services. - **Unified Platforms**: Bluesight's development of a unified platform to streamline compliance workflows across healthcare operations. - **Cloud-Native Platforms**: Omnicell's OmniSphere aims to improve medication management through integration with smart devices. - **Omnicell's OmniSphere**: A cloud-native platform designed to integrate robotics and smart devices for improved medication management. - **OmniSphere Platform**: A cloud-native software workflow engine designed to improve medication management and interoperability in healthcare. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Access to Care**: Ensuring that vulnerable populations receive adequate healthcare services, particularly in transitional housing settings. - **Integration of Care Services**: Ensuring seamless integration across various care settings remains a challenge, impacting the continuity of care for patients. - **Resource Availability**: Care coordination in hospitals is heavily influenced by resource availability, affecting patient transitions and increasing readmission rates. - **Integration of Services**: Need for seamless coordination between physical and mental health services to enhance patient outcomes. - **Data Sharing Issues**: Concerns about data integrity and compatibility when sharing information among healthcare organizations, impacting the continuum of care. - **Sustainability of Hospital-at-home Programs**: Requires ongoing support from Congress to extend Medicare waivers for continued operation. - **Quality and Accessibility in Hospice Care**: Challenges related to inconsistent care quality and workforce shortages impacting access to high-quality hospice services. - **EHR Integration Issues**: Community-based service providers struggle to interface with EHRs, hindering coordinated care. - **Siloed Care in Mental Health**: The historical issue of siloed care leading to poorer health outcomes for individuals with mental health disorders. - **Access to Care in Rural Areas**: Digital solutions aim to improve healthcare access, but disparities still exist. - **Fragmentation in Healthcare**: The need for cohesive networks and comprehensive data sharing to address miscommunication and improve patient safety. - **Behavioral Health Resource Shortages**: Urgent need for increased resources and collaboration to meet the growing demand for behavioral health services. - **Mental Health Crisis**: Increased reliance on emergency departments for mental health care due to long wait times for other treatment options, leading to overcrowding. - **Data Accessibility**: The need for improved data sharing and accessibility to enhance patient care and outcomes. - **EHR Limitations**: Many EHR platforms are inadequate for rehab therapy leaders, highlighting the need for upgrades to enhance clinical and operational efficiency. - **Healthcare Workforce Shortages**: The aging population and workforce challenges are impacting care delivery and access. - **Home Health Provider Struggles**: Concerns over narrow profit margins and proposed cuts to Medicare payments affecting the ability to deliver care. - **Complex Insurer Policies**: Hospitals face challenges from increasingly complex insurance policies, prompting the need for innovative partnerships. - **Fragmentation of Healthcare Ecosystem**: The complexity of the healthcare system complicates the implementation of standardized solutions, including AI.