Future of Home Health is Powered by AI
Summary
AI may still seem to be solidly in the world of science fiction, but this technology drives many of the tools we use in our everyday lives, including Google Maps’ real-time directions, voice-to-text functionality, face recognition in photos, and asking Alexa to deliver the news. When the technology and the professional coder work in tandem, the result is a complete and accurate patient record that enhances agency efficiency and business performance. By using AI-equipped software with natural language processing (NLP), the technology can read, extract, and interpret important health information in unstructured text such as physician notes and clinical descriptions. When advanced tools are embraced by forward-thinking home health agencies, they see marked improvement in outcomes, processes and reimbursements. It’s an exciting time to be in home health and watch as technology continues revolutionizing the way the industry operates to improve efficiency, revenue, and overall patient care.