New Partnership Pushes Cardiac Care Management Out of the ER and Into the Home

Healthcare organizations seeking proactive cardiovascular disease patient care should take note of an innovative collaboration. Texas-based MedArrive is partnering with New York's Heartbeat Health, merging 24/7 virtual specialist access with in-home visits. This approach addresses the substantial $320 billion spent annually on cardiovascular disease care. The emphasis is on home-based care, avoiding the need for patients to visit hospitals or clinics. The partnership aligns with the rapidly growing trends of mobile integrated health and community paramedicine, favored by health plans and systems to enhance care for "fragile patients" who often require emergency services. This strategy involves sending trained personnel, like paramedics, to patients' homes for on-demand or routine care, reducing the likelihood of health concerns escalating to 911 calls and ER transports. By combining virtual expertise with in-person support, this collaboration aims to optimize cardiovascular care, potentially leading to improved patient outcomes and cost savings for the healthcare system.