The Benefits of Follow Up Calls for Health Care Providers

Are you tired of the stress and uncertainty that comes with following up with patients after discharge? Let Cortex's team of RNs take that burden off of your shoulders. Our comprehensive approach to follow-up calls, data management, and analytics can help ensure that your patients receive the appropriate care and support they need to recover and regain their health. 

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Follow-up calls are an essential aspect of healthcare, as they help ensure that patients receive the appropriate care and support they need after being discharged from a healthcare facility. These calls can provide numerous benefits for healthcare providers, including:

  1. Improved patient outcomes: Follow-up calls can help healthcare providers identify and address any complications or issues that may arise after a patient has been discharged. This can lead to improved patient outcomes, such as lower rates of readmission and better overall health outcomes. By catching complications early, healthcare providers can prevent them from becoming more serious and requiring more intensive care. This can result in a faster and more complete recovery for the patient.

  2. Reduced healthcare costs: By following up with patients regularly, healthcare providers can identify and address any issues that may be contributing to higher healthcare costs. This can ensure that patients receive the best possible care at the most affordable cost. By identifying and addressing issues early on, healthcare providers can prevent patients from needing rehospitalization, which can be costly for both patients and healthcare organizations.

  3. Improved communication between healthcare providers: Follow-up calls can help providers better communicate with each other and ensure that patients receive the best possible care. This can lead to better coordination of care and improved patient outcomes. Regular follow-up calls can help ensure that all healthcare providers involved in a patient's care are aware of any issues or complications that may arise and can take appropriate action to address them.

  4. Increased patient satisfaction: Follow-up calls can help healthcare providers ensure that patients receive the care and support they need to recover. This can lead to increased patient satisfaction and a better overall patient experience. Patients appreciate the opportunity to speak with a healthcare professional after being discharged, and they feel more secure knowing someone is looking out for their well-being.

  5. Early identification of patients who are eligible for more care: Follow-up calls can help healthcare providers identify patients who may be eligible for more care, such as home health services or rehabilitation. This can help ensure that patients receive the appropriate care and support they need to recover. By identifying patients who may be at risk for additional care, healthcare providers can take steps to ensure that patients receive the care they need to prevent complications and improve overall health outcomes.

Cortex's platform can assist you with all of these benefits. With our network of RNs, our platform drives data and analytics in real time, allowing healthcare providers to identify any complications or issues that may arise after a patient has been discharged. Our RNs can provide additional support and follow up with patients to ensure they receive the best care possible. We can help lead you to improved patient outcomes, reduced healthcare costs, and increased patient satisfaction. Don't wait any longer; let Cortex's platform help you improve the overall healthcare experience for your patients.

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