Hospice News January 31, 2025
Hospices see improved quality and operational efficiency as their biggest return on technology investments in three key areas. But several unknowns and challenges exist in the journey to deeper technology integration.
Today’s hospice leaders need a firm understanding of the varying and rapidly changing advances in technology that can impact their business lines and ability to support patients and staff, said Bivek Pathek, chief information officer at Empath Health.
Keeping pace with the evolving technology landscape can be pivotal for hospices’ sustainability as rising demand pressurizes workforces, Pathek indicated. The Florida-based nonprofit hospice and senior care provider operates 17 affiliates including Trustbridge, Tidewell Hospice and Suncoast Hospice, among others. Understanding where and how to steer technology investments takes strategic planning...