Patient Engagement
Move over patient engagement: A positive patient experience is the new imperative for health systems that recognize the value of customer satisfaction.
Patients have generally gone to their doctor's offices to obtain remote monitoring devices – but the pandemic is proving they don't have to.
When working with big data, small inconsistencies in data entry matter. Leaving the task of cleaning up registration or demographic data to data scientists or IT staff will be expensive.
It's more important than ever for providers to communicate with patients and their families, speaking honestly about what to expect from end-of-life care, say experts.
The finalized deal, first valued at $600 million when it was announced in January, is worth $150 million in cash and 4.6 million shares of Teladoc stock.
The two pilot projects involve using voice-recognition technology to remind patients to take medication and connecting individuals with others through an online community.
SonderMind CEO Mark Frank discusses the changing space of digital mental health and offers advice for startups.
COVID-19
The response by the New Zealand government to the COVID-19 pandemic has brought the crisis there under control. HIMSS Insights spoke to Shayne Hunter, deputy director general of data & digital at the New Zealand Ministry of Health, about their strategy.
New Jersey-based Henry J. Austin Health Center offers an in-depth look at its profitable move to virtual care.
Providers can reduce liability, avoid readmissions, prevent costs, and have greater patient satisfaction through a transition of care protocol.