Patient Engagement

Stethoscope on tablet
By Susan Morse 10:49 am September 16, 2024
Sutter Health in California has collaborated with PointClickCare's ED Optimization to track patients who travel between ERs.
Person in mask talking to receptionist in mask
By Jeff Lagasse 02:27 pm September 13, 2024
Hospitals could enhance accessibility by investing in alternative sites of care and virtual visits, report says.
Matt Mastenbrook, DPT, of Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
By Bill Siwicki 10:21 am September 13, 2024
For one clinic with Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation, using this technology has promoted better functional outcomes, patient compliance and increased attendance rates. Gross revenue per visit is up 4.3%.
A patient on a stretcher being boarded into an ambulance vehicle.
By Adam Ang 02:53 am September 13, 2024
Also, the Department of Health and Aged Care seeks to automate the creation of monthly care statements in residential aged care homes.
Alexandre Chan of UC Irvine on ePRO
By Bill Siwicki 11:10 am September 11, 2024
The chair of clinical pharmacy practice details how the organization got, for example, racial/ethnic minorities receiving chemotherapy two times higher likelihood in reporting pain compared with non-Hispanic whites.
Pregnant couple talking to doctor
By Jessica Hagen 02:20 pm September 06, 2024
CarrotMatch connects patients to top-tier local community-based healthcare providers while considering social determinants of health.  
Aligning AI-driven innovation with patient needs and expectations panel at HIMSS AI in Healthcare
By Andrea Fox 11:03 am September 06, 2024
Between healthcare chatbots, smart patient records, doctors armed with predictive analytics and frontline staff often interfacing electronically, patients want healthcare interactions and experiences to be transparent and personalized.
Representatives of Bangkok Dusit Medical Services and Medsi Group during an MOU signing
By Adam Ang 01:15 am September 06, 2024
Also, the private Indian group Narayana Health has transitioned their contact centre to the cloud.
A doctor holding a digital tablet interacting with a senior patient in bed.
By Adam Ang 09:21 pm September 05, 2024
It will underpin the interoperable connection between My Health Record and aged care digital care management systems.
HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum panel
By Andrea Fox 04:23 pm September 05, 2024
Artificial intelligence has the potential to expand a healthcare organization, reaching more patients and improving outcomes. But how can healthcare leaders help their clinical workforce understand the implications and ensure their buy-in?