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Managing Care in the Era of C-19

It is difficult to go isolation and loneliness at haps previously unnoticed by media and ny situated in California’s Bay Area has
through the day without unprecedented levels. technology providers. developed and launched a solution that
being confronted by There’s a growing sense And it is not just this population, but enables these affected to live meaning-
COVID-19 almost every- of urgency to address this also those suffering from long term ful, connected and fulfilled lives in the
where it seems. It feels in challenge for older adults. COVID-19 after effects as well as those safety and comfort of their own homes.
many ways like the pan- What has been the impact with behavioral health challenges, onco- The Company’s free mariposa.care
demic has thrown the on them of the daily logical needs and/or lack of ambulation app is designed to provide significant
world off balance. onslaught of COVID-19 due to musculoskeletal deficiencies who value for remote family members, care-
As we continue to statistics? What about nine can benefit from this technological shift. givers and seniors needing assistance.
“shelter in place” and/or months of ceaseless We know that health systems and The goal is to simplify care coordination
“social distance” caregiv- updates about case counts? health plans around the country are and enable family members to focus on
ing has become even Has this produced a perma- using many technology solutions to what really matters; enabling their loved
more important yet more BY BARBARA PEREZ nent fear of contact with help manage COVID-19 and expect the ones to live extraordinary lives and cre-
complex, especially when DEPPMAN others, including families, coming months to yield further impor- ating meaningful moments together!
your loved ones are living especially on holidays? tant lessons learned. mariposa.care offers care coordina-
remotely. This is leading to the development of It’s possible that as consumers and cli- tion, mobile medication reminders and
As the pandemic continued, public-private partnerships to bring nicians increasingly use and realize the progress reporting on in-home care
researchers began to document the con- devices and products to older adults, benefits of virtual health during the pan- plans. Via the mariposa.care mobile app
sequences of these actions for older now isolated for as much as 9 months. demic, this heightened understanding family members, seniors and caregivers
adults. The data began to accumulate Will that help? could serve as a catalyst for even further can collaborate, communicate and coor-
that showed first the immediate results Tech firms are trying to boost access innovation. dinate the delivery of outstanding care
and later the longer-term impact of cut- to the internet and devices – will this In response to living the challenges experiences.
ting off social connections, healthcare become a 2021 priority for non-profits first-hand of managing quality in-home
appointments (including cancer treat- and government? And this opens up sig- care for seniors and those suffering from More information can be found at
ments) and more. nificant possibilities for the older popu- the long-term after effects of COVID-19 www.mariposa.care or by reaching out to
The pandemic was producing social lation – the real seniors, aged 75+, per- and other conditions, one such compa- info@mariposa.care.

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editorial@southfloridahospitalnews.com A Generational Challenge

Lies Ahead

The scenes of vaccine but there is also no
being delivered to facili- doubt that we cannot
“ You can’t separate the clinical ties and patients falling fail. That is our calling
in line to receive their over the coming
and the financial – not anymore.”

shots are truly historic months.
and to be celebrated. But Will we stand togeth-
People who know Healthcare, know BDO. beyond the initial er with patience and
euphoria belies a chal- understanding as we
lenge for our nation and await our turn to
community that we can- receive a vaccination?
not hide from. As previ- Will we seek knowl-
ous generations have edge and our own
faced their own unimag- BY RUDOLPH MOISE, understanding of the
inable challenges, what DO, JD, MBA science that can protect
lies in the months ahead us from this virus? Can
as we embark on the largest mass vac- we encourage populations that are
cination campaign on record will be leery of the vaccine to do the same?
remembered as our generation’s his- Can we respect the decisions of our
tory and will define our future. neighbors and friends if they decide
There is no doubt that significant their own path forward? Can we lift
challenges lie ahead. We are a nation each other up, so collectively we can
divided down political and philo- overcome?
sophical lines. A population that was It is our time to stand up and con-
isolated through technology and echo quer our greatest challenge in a digni-
The BDO Center for Healthcare Excellence & Innovation
chambers even before the pandemic fied and respectful manner that will
As the healthcare industry enters an era of unprecedented transformation, anticipating and hit. A people who still struggle to define our generation in history and
understanding the future state model of healthcare is more important than ever. From advising on overcome the mistakes of our past. pave the way for a higher quality of
complex joint ventures, to M&A services, to healthcare redesign, BDO’s multidisciplinary teams help
organizations plan for and implement the financial and clinical changes needed to transform their And communities that question the life and brighter future for all.

institutions — and thrive in the years to come. reliability and safety of vaccines. The Dade County Medical
Beyond those challenges of course Association and our physician leaders
Alfredo Cepero, 305-420-8006 / acepero@bdo.com is the herculean efforts that have are committed to doing just that. We
Angelo Pirozzi, 646-520-2870 / apirozzi@bdo.com already resulted in the development ask all of our citizens to determine
of a vaccine with unprecedented effi- what you can do to help us emerge a
@BDOHealth www.bdo.com/blogs/healthcare ciency and the mobilization of infra- much stronger community.
structure and manufacturing that will
Accountants | Advisors | Doctors
be needed to deliver the promise of Dr. Rudolph Moise is President of the
www.bdo.com/healthcare
the vaccine to the masses. Dade County Medical Association.
© 2019 BDO USA, LLP. All rights reserved. It is hard to fathom how we can For more information, contact the
collectively overcome these hurdles, DCMA at (305) 324-8717.

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