Kansas City, KS- The Care Collaborative, launched in 2014, has expanded to provide specialized care for stroke, heart attacks, sepsis, COVID-19, heart failure, and diabetes across Kansas.
Over two-thirds of healthcare organizations in Kansas are part of the Collaborative.
The initiative has significantly improved patient outcomes in rural areas, particularly in managing time-critical conditions like heart attacks and strokes.
Vern Becker, patient
- Vern joined the Care Collaborative in 2020, which inspired him to keep meticulous daily records of his blood pressure, glucose levels, and weight.
- His health data is connected via Bluetooth to nurses at the University of Kansas Health System, who call him every morning with updates.
Dr. Robert Moser, Medical Director of the Care Collaborative, The University of Kansas Health System
- Dr. Moser explains that the Care Collaborative has improved the timely management of heart attacks and strokes in rural Kansas.
- He discusses the importance of virtual care in improving patient outcomes and the role of the Care Collaborative in supporting rural healthcare.
Janea Dinkel, Nurse and Health Coach, The University of Kansas Health System
- Janea Dinkel explains the challenges and benefits of providing virtual care to patients, including building trust and maintaining privacy.
- She highlights the importance of teamwork and the role of the Care Collaborative in improving patient care.
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