Patient Engagement

The health system used a new data management platform to combine 15 different provider databases, better enabling patients to schedule appointments online and through a new Patient Engagement Center.

The company this week revealed that its Expanse platform will be made available via Google Cloud. In another announcement, it said it will now support Health Records for iPhone.

Dr. Steven Charlap, CEO of GeneYes, a digital health startup aimed at giving physicians greater insights by improving data management capabilities, says, "We need to redefine what is a doctor."

“Patient-driven care also benefits clinicians – they will be able to use their time more efficiently since contextually relevant information will be presented to them,” said Dr Vinod Seetharam, Chief Medical Officer, Asia, DXC Technology.

This year's Health 2.0 attendees were particularly interested in providing patients with their health data, report Jamie Skipper and Damon Davis of Elevation Health Consulting.

During National Health IT Week, three experts put the focus on how digital technologies and smart care approaches are already transforming population health and helping address social determinants.

Vizlitics' bi-directional engagement platform aims to improve the clinical experience for patients and physicians alike, says CEO Tarun Kumar.

Its browser-based software, using the Coviu platform, can be accessed from anywhere and can be accessed on mobile devices and smartphones.

Up to 10 patients a day are using an in-house solution to book their outpatient appointments online with Hutt Valley District Health Board (DHB).

What patients want from a healthcare provider is surprisingly uncomplicated. They want convenience. They want quality care. And they want empathy at a scary time in their lives.