Breaking the Cycle: How the Status Quo is Failing Patients and Providers

Discover how virtual care disrupts healthcare’s failures, transforming recovery for patients and providers alike

December 18, 2024
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When it comes to delivering quality healthcare, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Yet, too often, the systems and processes meant to support patients fall short, leaving gaps that cost time, money, and lives. For patients recovering from strokes and other neurological events, these challenges are particularly pronounced during the critical transition from hospital to home care.

Here are real-world examples of how the status quo affects patients, their caregivers, and the providers who aim to support them—and how innovative solutions can pave the way for better outcomes.

Missed Opportunity: The Hidden Burden of Accessing Care

The Status Quo: After discharge, many patients face logistical nightmares trying to access outpatient therapy. Mrs. Garcia, a stroke survivor living alone, had to travel 1.5 hours each way to a specialized neurological rehab center. With public transportation delays and long waitlists for caregiver assistance, a simple 45-minute session often consumed four hours of her day. Overwhelmed by the time and cost, she ultimately stopped attending therapy.

The Cost:

  • Increased risk of complications and readmissions.
  • Missed therapy sessions leading to stalled or incomplete recovery.
  • Emotional burnout for patients and caregivers.

How Neurofenix Helps: With Neurofenix’s virtual care program, patients like Mrs. Garcia can access high-intensity therapy from the comfort of their home, eliminating travel and ensuring consistent engagement in their recovery.

A System That Leaves Patients Behind

The Status Quo: Many stroke survivors feel abandoned by the healthcare system upon discharge. Patients often go from 24/7 support in inpatient rehab to minimal follow-up at home. Mr. Johnson, for example, was discharged with a generic home exercise plan that lacked guidance and oversight. Without the intensity of therapy needed for neurological recovery, he became disillusioned and stopped adhering to his plan.

The Cost:

  • Worsening mobility and independence.
  • Emotional trauma for both patients and caregivers.
  • Increased healthcare costs due to preventable complications.

How Neurofenix Helps: Neurofenix bridges the gap between inpatient and outpatient care with personalized therapy plans and real-time remote therapeuitc monitoring (RTM). Our virtual model ensures patients stay motivated and on track, even after discharge.

The Transportation Trap

The Status Quo: For many patients, transportation issues create significant barriers to care. A staggering percentage of missed outpatient appointments stem from unreliable transportation, high costs, or the physical demands of getting ready and traveling. Caregivers, too, often struggle with the time and cost of providing consistent support. Patients like Mrs. Lee, who depended on public transportation, frequently arrived late to appointments, missing critical therapy time.

The Cost:

  • Canceled or shortened therapy sessions.
  • Frustration for patients, caregivers, and providers.
  • Diminished therapy outcomes and patient satisfaction.

How Neurofenix Helps: By delivering therapy virtually, Neurofenix eliminates the need for travel, making it easier for patients and their caregivers to prioritize recovery. This also reduces no-show rates and ensures therapy time is maximized.

The Limited Reach of Specialized Care

The Status Quo: Neurological rehabilitation is a specialty that is difficult to find. Patients often travel hours to access the care they need or face long waitlists at outpatient facilities. For some, temporary home health services act as a stopgap, but the lack of intensity and structure leaves them feeling disillusioned and under-supported.

The Cost:

  • Patients drop out of therapy before reaching their recovery potential.
  • Providers are unable to meet the demand for specialized care.
  • Healthcare systems lose revenue and see poorer outcomes.

How Neurofenix Helps: Neurofenix expands access to high-quality neurological care with virtual therapy. By supplementing in-person services, facilities can reduce waitlists and increase their capacity to see new patients, improving outcomes and revenue.

A Better Way Forward

The status quo isn’t sustainable—for patients, caregivers, or healthcare providers. The gaps in the system are clear: logistical challenges, lack of access, insufficient therapy intensity, and emotional strain. But there’s hope.

At Neurofenix, we’re redefining the path to recovery with high-dose, high-intensity virtual therapy. By addressing these challenges head-on, we’re building a more effective, patient-centered healthcare system.

Let’s Change the Narrative

Are you ready to explore how virtual care can improve outcomes, reduce costs, and help your organization thrive? Learn more about Neurofenix’s innovative approach to virtual neuro rehab.

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Angela Greene
VP Business Development

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