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WellSky Hospice

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OVERVIEW

A comprehensive, integrated point-of-care and back-office EHR solution purpose-built for hospice and palliative care agencies.

WellSky Hospice is a comprehensive and integrated electronic health record (EHR) and management solution designed specifically for hospice and palliative care providers. The platform combines intuitive point-of-care tools for clinicians with sophisticated back-office capabilities for financial and operational management.

Key Benefits & Capabilities:

  • Advanced Predictive Insights: Utilizes tools like CareInsights and Value-Based Insights to provide real-time predictive analytics, including seven-day mortality and live discharge risk predictions, helping clinicians with proactive care planning and resource allocation.
  • Regulatory Compliance: It is a 2015 Certified EHR Technology (CEHRT) and is specifically updated to ensure compliance with major regulatory changes like the Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) assessment, offering streamlined, AI-powered documentation to meet requirements.
  • Operational Efficiency: Features like care-centric scheduling, resource management, and efficient documentation streamline workflows, reduce manual processes, and support agency growth.
  • Integrated Management: The solution integrates clinical, operational, and financial tools, including Claims Management, Quality Assurance, Bereavement Management, and Volunteer Management.
  • Interoperability: Supports secure patient information exchange via a FHIR R4 compliant API and CCDA documents, facilitating seamless collaboration with other healthcare providers.

WellSky Hospice is targeted at small, medium, and large hospice agencies looking to improve patient outcomes, enhance operational efficiency, and maintain strict regulatory compliance in the value-based care environment.

RATING & STATS

User Rating
4.0/5.0
3 reviews
Founded
1969

KEY FEATURES

  • Comprehensive EHR (2015 CEHRT)
  • HOPE-compliant Documentation (AI-powered)
  • Advanced Predictive Analytics (7-day mortality risk)
  • Care-centric Scheduling & Resource Management
  • Bereavement and Volunteer Management
  • Claims and Billing Management
  • QAPI (Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement) Tools
  • HIPAA-compliant Secure Messaging
  • Patient and Family Portal
  • ePrescribing

PRICING

Model: enterprise
Pricing is not publicly disclosed and requires a direct consultation with WellSky for a customized quote, typically based on the size and scope of the agency (small, medium, or large).

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Deployment: cloud, saas
Platforms: web, ios
📱 Mobile Apps🔌 API Available

USE CASES

Hospice and Palliative Care ManagementRegulatory Compliance (HOPE, CEHRT)Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI)Revenue Cycle and Claims ManagementInterdisciplinary Team (IDT) Coordination

INTEGRATIONS

Clarity WavemyUnity Home Care & HospiceCareVoyant Home CareVMware HorizonWellSky Home HealthHomecare HomebaseBrightreeCRMsMarketing Automation Tools

COMPLIANCE & SECURITY

Compliance:
HIPAA2015 Certified EHR Technology (CEHRT)HOPE Compliance
Security Features:
  • 🔒Secure Messaging
  • 🔒Encryption (FHIR R4 Standard)

SUPPORT & IMPLEMENTATION

Support: email, phone
Target Company Size: small, medium, enterprise
TRAINING AVAILABLE

PROS & CONS

✓ Pros:
  • +Purpose-built for the unique needs of hospice and palliative care.
  • +Advanced predictive analytics for proactive care and risk assessment.
  • +Strong focus on regulatory compliance (HOPE, CEHRT).
  • +Integrated point-of-care and back-office solution.
  • +Extensive training and support resources available.
✗ Cons:
  • -Cost may be a barrier for very small hospices (enterprise pricing model).
  • -Some users report the clinical workflow is not fully intuitive.
  • -Potential complexity in initial setup and configuration.
  • -Reported challenges with reporting capabilities and integration with certain non-WellSky EMRs.

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ABOUT WELLSKY

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