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Specialized wound care has emerged as both a clinical necessity and financial opportunity for rural hospitals struggling with staffing shortages and patient retention. This eye-opening conversation with Joe Eberwein of Corstrata reveals how virtual wound care models are transforming outcomes for facilities that often “hold their breath” when admitting complex wound patients.
Rural hospitals face a perfect storm of challenges: limited access to wound specialists, knowledge gaps in evidence-based treatments, and alarming out-migration patterns. The data paints a stark picture – only 45% of wound-related ER patients stay local compared to 65-70% for other conditions. Without specialized expertise, these facilities experience longer lengths of stay, more complications, and potential pressure injuries, creating a cascade of negative clinical and financial outcomes.
Ready to explore how virtual wound care could transform outcomes at your facility? Visit corstrata.com to learn more about implementing specialized wound care services in your rural setting, or watch the full webinar at shplc.com/webinars.
Virtual wound care models offer rural hospitals a clinically urgent and financially strategic solution to address specialized care gaps while improving patient outcomes and retaining revenue within communities.
• Rural hospitals often “hold their breath” when admitting wound patients due to lack of specialized expertise
• Without wound care specialists, hospitals experience longer lengths of stay, complications, and higher readmission rates
• Only 45% of wound-related ER patients remain at rural facilities vs. 65-70% for other conditions
• Virtual wound care provides on-demand access to board-certified specialists through telemedicine
• Case study: Alaska hospital avoided medevacking a patient 500 miles away, retaining $2000/day in revenue
• Typical rural hospitals could gain $400,000-$500,000 in net revenue by implementing virtual wound care
• Benefits include improved documentation, legal defensibility, survey readiness, and quality metrics
• No capital investment required as system integrates with existing telemedicine equipment
• Patients and families avoid emotional and financial burden of transfers to distant facilities
For more information on implementing virtual wound care in rural settings, visit corstrata.com or watch the full webinar at shplc.com/webinars.
Step into the world of healthcare reform with the unique perspective of Congressman Earl “Buddy” Carter, a pharmacist serving in Congress, whose career has taken him from the quaint town of Pooler’s mayoral office to the halls of the U.S. Capitol as Georgia’s 1st District Representative. Delve into a conversation that traverses the landscape of healthcare legislation, as we dissect Carter’s contributions on the Energy and Commerce and Budget Committees, and the transformative bills he passionately supports. The Lower Cost, More Cures Act and the Saving Our Students in Schools Act take center stage, revealing a behind-the-scenes look at their implications and the legislative journey from conception to enactment.
Hear how the government shapes the trajectory of healthcare services through the levers of Medicare and Medicaid, alongside the burgeoning telehealth revolution that promises to redefine rural healthcare access. Congressman Carter sheds light on the imperative for high-speed internet to support telehealth innovations and the legislative efforts in motion to combat maternal mortality through the Healthy Moms and Babies Act. As we unravel the threads of bipartisan legislation, such as the Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act, it becomes clear how collective efforts across the aisle can forge pathways to superior emergency care for our youngest citizens. Join us for an episode that not only informs but ignites a dialogue on the future of healthcare policy.
Join Aaron Higgins, Mike Scribner, and Jason Crosby as they talk with Thomas Campanella, JD and Healthcare Executive in Residence with Baldwin Wallace University in Cleveland, Ohio.
Tom has a vast background and in this 1st of 2 part interview, they talk about the shortages and challenges with primary care in our industry. They also touch on trends and challenges in the rural setting. Both very timely and impactful topics with great insight from Tom.
Another great episode with a someone that brings a very unique perspective, US Congressman Buddy Carter of Georgia’s first district. Rep. Carter has worn many hats from Pharmacist to business owner, mayor of a suburban town, and for the last 12 years, as the US Representative from Georgia’s largest district. What is such a perspective from someone outside our industry and the work he sees is necessary to improve healthcare in such a thriving suburban town that currently cannot meet the needs of its residents. A great conversation with US Congressman Buddy Carter.
Join Mike Scribner and Jason Crosby for Part 2 of our interview with Damien Scott, CEO of Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro Georgia. As we wrap our conversation, we continue talking with Damien about how organizational culture has evolved, what he and his team have found most impactful, how staffing challenges in today’s environment impacts their planning, and how payers and their respective plan evolution is embraced strategically.
In this two-part interview, Jason is joined by SHP Principal Mike Scribner as they interview Damien Scott, CEO of Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro Georgia.
They discuss his unique background and how he got into healthcare administration, which includes his experience as a Physical Therapist. This unusual approach to leadership has provided him with some unique insights into healthcare works from the clinical perspective, as well as well as how it should work to best meet the needs of a rural community.
Join us as we talk through quality, the challenges in finding providers, and how the healthcare scene continues to change.
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