The Vital Role of Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs
Pulmonary rehabilitation programs are highly effective for the treatment and rehabilitation of patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. In fact, pulmonary rehabilitation can significantly improve the quality of life for people with chronic lung disease, reduce exacerbations, and lower healthcare costs.
Typically, programs include diagnostic testing, therapeutic exercises, educational training and outcomes assessment as part of the patient’s treatment. Studies have shown mortality is reduced 40% in chronic lung disease when patients start pulmonary rehabilitation within 90 days of their hospital discharge.
BenCura’s experience with pulmonary rehab means we can help your program from several aspects, including overall structure, reimbursement, lead nurturing with referral sources and of course, therapy.
Physical Benefits for Patients
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Improved Respiratory Function: Pulmonary rehab programs focus on exercises and techniques that enhance lung capacity, aiding in better oxygen exchange and respiratory efficiency.
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Enhanced Exercise Tolerance: Through tailored exercise regimens, patients gradually build endurance, allowing them to engage in daily activities with reduced breathlessness and fatigue.
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Muscle Strength and Flexibility: Targeted exercises not only improve respiratory muscles but also enhance overall muscle strength and flexibility, contributing to better functional abilities and quality of life.
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Symptom Management: Education on proper breathing techniques and self-management strategies empowers patients to better control symptoms such as coughing and shortness of breath, promoting a sense of control over their condition.
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Reduced Hospitalizations: By optimizing respiratory function and symptom management, pulmonary rehab helps reduce exacerbations and hospital readmissions, leading to better long-term outcomes and cost savings.
Financial Benefits for Healthcare Facilities
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Diverse Revenue Stream: With recent reimbursement changes, offering pulmonary rehab programs diversifies revenue streams for healthcare facilities, tapping into a growing demand for comprehensive respiratory care services.
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Value-Based Care: Emphasizing preventive and rehabilitative care aligns with value-based care models, where reimbursement is tied to patient outcomes and satisfaction, fostering financial sustainability.
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Increased Patient Volume: Providing specialized pulmonary rehab attracts patients seeking comprehensive care, driving increased patient volume and referrals to other service lines within the facility.
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Cost Savings: By reducing hospital readmissions and complications associated with respiratory conditions, pulmonary rehab programs contribute to overall cost savings for healthcare systems, enhancing financial performance.
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Competitive Advantage: Offering pulmonary rehab distinguishes healthcare facilities as comprehensive care providers, enhancing their competitive position in the market and attracting patients seeking integrated services.
Pulmonary rehabilitation programs not only offer significant physical benefits to patients by improving respiratory function and enhancing quality of life but also represent a valuable revenue stream for healthcare facilities. By investing in these programs, healthcare professionals can simultaneously improve patient outcomes and financial performance. For more information on how BenCura can help your facility with pulmonary rehab or for therapy management, book your discovery call today!
BenCura Rehabilitation Services is a premier contract rehabilitation service committed to providing quality care to patients. BenCura partners with acute care and critical access hospitals and skilled nursing facilities to provide high quality physical, speech, and occupational therapy at a lower cost than traditional in-house models. For more information about BenCura Rehabilitation Services and our partnership with hospitals and long-term care facilities, please visit: bencura.com.
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