# Post-Hospital Care Apps Laguna Health's New Tool Aims to Assist Hospital Patients Returning Home By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2021-09-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laguna-health References: [mobihealthnews](https://www.mobihealthnews.com/news/laguna-health-launches-new-tool-help-patients-post-hospital-discharge) & [lagunahealth](https://www.lagunahealth.com/) Laguna Health, a digital recovery assurance company, has announced the launch of a brand new app to help patients manage their at-home care following discharge from the hospital. The innovative app will provide [post-discharge patients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patient-journey) with 24/7 access to a [digital care team](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patient-management-platform) made up of behavioral care providers and coaches. Moreover, it will also offer them a range of useful resources such as case-specific recovery plans, educational information, and video or chat appointments. Laguna [health's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trellis-health) new app is currently being used in a clinical trial with NorthShore University HealthSystem in Chicago. "Our early clinical studies with leading providers like NorthShore Health System are proving that digital-first care is the path forward to improving patient outcomes and driving down costs," said Yoni Shtein, the cofounder and CEO of Laguna Health. Image Credit: Laguna Health ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Digital Post-hospital Care:** Developing digital tools to assist patients in managing at-home care following discharge from the hospital presents an opportunity for innovative post-hospital care solutions. - **24/7 Access to Digital Care Team:** Providing patients with round-the-clock access to a digital care team made up of behavioral care providers and coaches expands the availability of care and presents opportunities for remote care applications. - **Personalized Recovery Plans:** Creating case-specific recovery plans using digital platforms presents an opportunity for personalized care delivery and individualized care pathways. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can leverage digital tools to expand their services and offerings and improve patient outcomes through remote care and personalized care delivery. - **Technology:** The technology industry can provide innovative solutions, digital platforms, and tools for post-hospital care management, with 24/7 access to a digital care team. - **Insurance:** Insurers can leverage post-hospital care management tools to provide a better patient experience while also driving down costs for patients and insurance companies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Women's Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trellis-health.md) - [Personalized Rehabilitation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mora-care.md) - [Remote Patient Monitoring Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/withings-rpm.md) - [Medical-Focused Nutrition Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heali.md) - [Chronic Condition Management Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-health.md) - [Postpartum Mental Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postpartum-support-international.md) - [Musculoskeletal-Focused Rehab Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiton-rehab.md) - [PCI-Monitoring AI Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michigan-medicine.md) - [Consolidated Diabetes Management Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diabetes-management-app.md)