Many nursing homes are facing closures due to financial difficulties, primarily because they rely on fee-for-service payments from Medicare and Medicaid. Rajeev Kumar, MD, president of AMDA-The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine, suggests that shifting to value-based care models, such as I-SNPs (Institutional Special Needs Plans) and ACOs (Accountable Care Organizations), could enhance their financial stability. These models reward facilities for providing quality care and achieving better outcomes, offering higher reimbursement rates for their efforts.

Value-based care could boost SNF reimbursement rates: Viewpoint Becker's Hospital Review

The adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) in healthcare has significantly enhanced personalized care delivery, clinical outcomes, and operational efficiency. IoT devices such as wearable health monitors, smart hospital beds, and real-time location systems help healthcare facilities deliver timely and personalized care, improve asset management, and reduce costs. Emergency alert systems, smart pillboxes, and remote monitoring devices play crucial roles in ensuring patient safety and medication adherence. Additionally, IoT-enabled surgical tools and equipment tracking optimize surgical precision and efficiency. Integrating predictive maintenance through IoT data analytics further enhances operational efficiency by anticipating equipment failures and ensuring continuous functionality. Overall, IoT drives high-quality care and improved patient outcomes while streamlining healthcare operations.

8 Ways IoT Enables Personalized Healthcare iotforall

In this week's GeekWire Podcast, Amazon Chief Security Officer Steve Schmidt discusses how generative AI is transforming cybersecurity. Schmidt highlights both the risks and benefits of AI in crafting phishing attacks and assisting security engineers. He underscores the importance of data security and accuracy in leveraging these tools. Schmidt also shares insights from his FBI background and personal fulfillment from his work as an EMT and firefighter. Additionally, the episode covers Microsoft's President Brad Smith's testimony before the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee on Microsoft's security challenges.

Cybersecurity in the age of AI: A conversation with Amazon Chief Security Officer Steve Schmidt GeekWire

The CMS Innovation Center (CMMI) has proposed its first innovation model incorporating sustainability, named Transforming Episode-Based Accountability (TEAM). The mandatory payment model for acute care organizations includes a voluntary component for emissions reporting, allowing these organizations to receive feedback and technical assistance. This initiative follows an increased focus on the interplay between climate and health, with recent regulatory moves such as the SEC’s carbon emissions disclosure requirements for publicly traded companies and California's stringent emissions reporting mandates. The TEAM model underscores the emerging connection between sustainability and health care delivery, signaling a shift toward integrating climate considerations into health policy and value-based payment strategies.

Adding a Sustainability Lens to Health Innovation Pilots The Health Care Blog