New remote cardiac rehab for patients returning homeÂ
RecoveryPlus.health, a national pioneer in cardiac patient health care, has partnered with four of New York City”™s leading subacute rehabilitation centers to expand patient services and optimize recovery for thousands of regional cardiac patients.
With this new exclusive collaboration, these facilities — Bainbridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, East Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Mosholu Parkway Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and The Wayne Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing — offer on-site inpatient subacute cardiac rehab certified by RecoveryPlus.health. In addition, the facilities are introducing a virtual telerehabilitation regimen for patients once they are discharged to the community. The goal of the partnership is to ensure that patients continue to maintain, and improve, their heart health once they return to the community, avoiding rehospitalizations that are common in the cardiac patient population.
The four Bronx-based locations ”“ operating under MEDCO — each provide advanced physical, occupational and speech rehabilitation treatment in addition to specialized nursing care, empowering patients diagnosed with heart disease or other cardiovascular and pulmonary issues to reach optimal independence.
With this new subacute cardiac rehab program, patients are under the care of an on-site cardiac nurse practitioner, who works with the interdisciplinary team to assesses and develop an individualized plan of care. The physician-prescribed program is covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most commercial insurance plans. Experienced clinicians personalize the system to meet the specific needs of each patient.
“Everyone can relate to the difficulty of maintaining exercise and good habits on one”™s own,” said RecoveryPlus.health CEO and co-founder Peter Niemi. “While outpatient facilities are available, people often face mobility or travel challenges. They may have scheduling, financial or even emotional reasons for not leaving home. Remote cardiac rehab, accessible on demand, under the guidance of experienced health-care professionals, is a cost-effective step toward improving patient care, reducing costs and reinforcing overall long-term health.”
“Nothing is better than in-person rehab and exercise therapy with a skilled health-care professional who expertly customizes care and motivates patients to do their best to get better,” said Todd Ostrow, COO, MEDCO. “When our patients return home, however, not all are able to continue the recommended activities on their own. Many have strong support systems at home, but others can benefit from ongoing guidance for as long as needed. This new program integrates physical movement, medication adherence, monitoring of vital signs and more.”
With a greater acceptance of telemedicine practices and simplified technology for smartphones and computers, the centers provide this medically and clinically certified, HIPAA-approved remote rehab program with a physician referral. The post-nursing center platform incorporates one-on-one personal sessions for as long as the patient wants to continue, with seamless insurance billing and automated reporting back to the prescribing physicians.