Resources
A Day in the Life of the Virtual Care Unit
Bringing advanced medical care home calls for a combination of in-person and virtual care, since caregivers cannot be physically present with patients 24/7 the same…
A Day in the Life of a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
The growth of palliative care services in the United States equals increased demand for palliative care nurse practitioners, who play a vital role in delivering…
“This was the most pleasant hospitalization we’ve ever encountered.”
Having a health crisis is never convenient, but it often seems to happen at the worst possible time. This was the case for 88-year-old Toby,…
Provider Spotlight: Dr. Tom Luers, Gundersen Health System
Gundersen Health System partnered with Contessa to deliver hospital-level care in the home as the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of this approach to care….
Promoting Better Clinicians Through Care at Home
The rapid growth of the continuum of healthcare in the home since the COVID-19 pandemic is testament to the success of this approach to care….
Why Telehealth is a Win for Providers
The rise of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic came out of absolute necessity, and with that rise came rapid advances in how, where, how often…
Reducing Isolation and Loneliness with Care at Home
It is fair to say that in the United States today, there is an epidemic of loneliness and isolation affecting a substantial number of adults….
“The great thing was that I was able to stay in my own bed, in my own house.”
Generally healthy at age 60, Luis has never been admitted to the hospital for care. That’s why he was a bit concerned when he needed…
Remote Patient Monitoring: Vital Tools for Providers
It might seem difficult for clinicians to monitor patients 24/7 outside of a traditional clinical setting, but advancements in technology are enabling providers to be…