Understanding AI Agentics in Aged Care

November 15, 2024 | AI

Amid the pressures of the current aged care environment, many aged care providers are asking a critical question: How can we achieve more with less and still enhance the quality of care? AI Agentics, an advanced digital technology solution, offers a promising answer.

What we know about Support at Home so far

November 15, 2024 | Aged Care Reform

As aged care reforms evolve, staying informed about changes to programs like Support at Home can feel overwhelming, especially amid the demands of daily operations. To support your journey, we’ve compiled a list of essential resources, articles, and insights to keep the aged care sector up-to-date on the Support at Home program.

revenue leakage

Understanding and reducing revenue leakage in aged care

November 15, 2024 | Aged Care Finance

Revenue leakage is a silent but substantial challenge affecting many industries, and Australian aged care is no exception. Revenue leakage is the loss of revenue due to inefficiencies, errors, or missed opportunities, and it can undermine financial sustainability and jeopardise an aged care provider’s ability to deliver optimal care.

How to prepare for RAD pricing changes 

November 15, 2024 | Aged Care Management

From January 1, 2025, the maximum chargeable Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) without prior approval from the Independent Hospital and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) will increase to $750,000—and for the first time, this cap will be indexed 1 July each year. Here’s what this change means for providers.

Ideas to tackle workforce challenges

Innovation in workforce management

September 23, 2024 | Aged Care Management

At the recent Aged Care Workforce Leaders conference in Sydney on September 11 and 12, we facilitated breakout sessions with senior aged care leaders who tackled some of the most pressing issues in workforce management in aged care sectors. With staff shortages, unplanned leave, and cultural challenges at the forefront, the workshop sessions fostered dynamic conversations around innovation and strategy. In this blog, we share some of those insights.

Leveraging the VUCA model Strategies to navigate Home Care reforms

Strategies to navigate home care reforms

September 23, 2024 | Aged Care Reform

The aged care and home care sectors in Australia are currently experiencing major reforms and providers are grappling with a lack of clear information regarding the new Support at Home model, even three years after the Royal Commission. This ongoing uncertainty, coupled with shifting implementation dates, has left many feeling like they are “planning in the dark”.