Three years ago, the Aged Care Royal Commission heard that 40% of the sector was still relying on paper-based systems. Fast-forward and digital uptake is still slow – but this is about to change.
In this week’s issue of SATURDAY, we look at how continuing workforce and financial pressures are fuelling the growth of new care models which in turn are demanding a greater suite of technology solutions.
We speak to Yvonne Timson (pictured), CEO of Perth-based home care and disability provider Community Vision, about how their multi-million-dollar investment in their back office is delivering greater efficiencies – and an alternative revenue stream.
Carrington Care CEO Raad Richards discusses the vital role of technology in the development of their assisted living product, plus insights from our exclusive interview with Aveo Group CEO Tony Randello and much more.
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Government Policy
Exclusive: residential aged care set to return to the red without funding reform, forecasts StewartBrown
Residential aged care is continuing to see an uplift in its financial performance thanks to an increase in AN-ACC funding to meet care minute targets, but this boost is set to decline within 12 months – reducing operator margins – according to the aged care accountants.