The 27th Degree with Chris and Nancy
Health and wellness topics are discussed in a fun and informative way by co-hosts Dr. Christopher Joncas, an internal medicine doc, and Nancy Medeiros, an RN and process improvement specialist. Topics include everything from Cardiac disease and Diabetes to current trending health issues. Special interest topics are also covered such as human trafficking, homelessness, and ways to give back to your community.
The 27th Degree with Chris and Nancy
Episode 104 - Revolutionizing Care: The Hospital at Home Program
Join hosts Dr. Christopher Joncas and Nancy Medeiros on this episode of "Twenty Seven Degrees," where they delve into an innovative approach to healthcare with Dr. Eric Alper. Broadcasting from the Bioskills of the Northeast Studio in Fall River, MA, this episode explores the transformative "Hospital at Home" program.
Dr. Alper discusses the inception and implementation of this groundbreaking service, which aims to deliver hospital-level care in the comfort of a patient's home. The discussion covers who can benefit from this program, the types of medical conditions it supports, and how technology and personal care merge to provide effective treatment outside traditional hospital settings.
Listeners will learn about the criteria for patient selection, the setup process, and the kind of support families can expect. Dr. Alper shares compelling data on the program's success, including patient and family feedback, and discusses the training healthcare professionals undergo to ensure the highest standards of care are met.
The episode also addresses common questions about the logistics of the program, such as insurance coverage challenges, integration with existing home services, and the duration of care under this model. Finally, Dr. Alper reflects on the future directions of the Hospital at Home program and the potential it has to reshape healthcare delivery.
Special Thanks:
- BayCoast Bank and Duncan Hearing Healthcare for their sponsorship.
- Ron Gamache for our intro music.
- PrimaCARE and Bioskills of the Northeast for their continued support.
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