AUSTIN — November 2019 - Iris, Inc. (www.irisplans.com), a visionary leader in Advanced Care Planning (ACP) solutions for health plans and other risk-bearing organizations, has partnered with IlliniCare to provide ACP services for IlliniCare Health’s Dual Eligible Special Needs (DSNP) members. IlliniCare chose Iris because of its focus on providing an excellent member experience, as [...]
Like all companies in the healthcare space, health plans have been financially impacted by COVID-19 — but not in the way most would expect. To preserve hospital resources and PPE for COVID-19 patients and reduce the risk of unnecessary exposure to the virus, most elective and non-essential care was cancelled or delayed beginning in mid-March. [...]
This article first appeared on Hawaii Tribune Herald By Nona Wilson Do you want to die in an ICU? Hooked up to machines and tubes, surrounded by masked strangers, bright lights and noise? It’s a sobering but very real image — one I’ve seen countless times in my career as an ICU/ER nurse and hospital administrator. [...]
For health plans, advance care planning (ACP) achieves a lot more than just documenting member care preferences; ACP is critical for helping your plan: Reduce unnecessary utilizationImprove your member experienceEmpower members to make more informed care decisions Health plans are beginning to achieve these benefits, shifting the question from “Why should we do this?” to [...]
For healthcare plans, achieving member quality of life goals can be challenging. Member goals differ on a case-by-case basis; documenting and following these goals requires time, expertise and consistency from every person involved in a member's care. Unfortunately, these barriers often mean conversations about care goals never happen. In fact, one study found that even [...]
Months into the COVID-19 pandemic, many unknowns remain about the virus’s impact on our health, jobs, social life and economy. But one clear impact of COVID-19 is the importance of planning for your care before you need it — otherwise, you risk having others make your care decisions on your behalf. Thankfully, advance care planning [...]
People living with serious medical conditions often spend a lot of time in hospitals. As their illness progresses, the number of hospital visits and the amount of time they spend in the hospital may increase. With each stay, the amount of stress, uncertainty, and even fear that patients and their loved ones feel may increase, [...]
Iris is proud to announce the debut the Iris Blog that will be hosted on our newly redesigned website. Check back here often to find helpful information as well as industry trends and best practices for the Advance Care Planning and Palliative Care industries. This site will feature writing from Iris staff including work developed [...]
This article first appeared on The Citizen By Rev. Kimberly Schmitt Holman As a hospital chaplain, my days are typically spent listening to people talk about their hopes and dreams, their fears and concerns, their faith and how it helps them, or about their family, and even their pets. Those are good days. However, I [...]
