Tuesday Health’s Post

Health data sharing is critical for patient care because it enables clinicians to quickly access relevant patient information from various sources, reducing delays and improving care outcomes. Health information exchanges (HIEs) facilitate this by allowing hospitals and healthcare providers to share patient data, enhancing care coordination. This leads to better patient outcomes, reduced administrative work for clinicians, and a more holistic view of patient histories, including mental health and social determinants of health. While challenges remain, broader adoption of HIEs can address information gaps, support efficient care, and reduce physician burnout due to administrative tasks. https://lnkd.in/eXfvhQUW #healthcare #healthcareit #healthcaredata #ehr #hie

Remote Patient Monitoring has proven to be a game-changer in the healthcare system. By harnessing this technology, we have witnessed a remarkable boost in patient engagement. The enhancement in the quality of patient care through evidence-based therapies, and a significant reduction in the workload of our dedicated clinicians. These developments are a clear step in the right direction for healthcare. Article: https://lnkd.in/d_-UmNHK #remotepatientmonitoring #patientexperience #patientcare #healthcare

Patient empowerment is key for patients to take charge of their health. This article explores how healthcare providers can empower patients. https://lnkd.in/gsQXKkhG #empoweringpatientsinhealthcare #maximumhealthpotential

Patient safety and health equity are inseparable parts of a reasonable healthcare system. By understanding the impact of health equity elements on patient safety and adopting comprehensive approaches to address these issues, healthcare institutions can pave the way for a safer, fairer, and more inclusive healthcare landscape. Yale New Haven Health's example serves as a beacon of hope, illustrating that positive change is possible when health equity is prioritized. #HealthEquity #PatientSafety #HealthcareInnovation

Listen in as Innovate Healthcare’s Dave Fornell interviews Community Health Network's (CHN’s) Patrick McGill, MD MBA, for Health Exec during #HIMSS23.   Dave asks Patrick to share with us how using a data-driven approach helped CHN successfully reduce nuisance alerts by an impressive 77%.   "One of the key areas of focus was medication alerts. CHN and its partners, including FDB (First Databank, Inc.), worked diligently to fine-tune these alerts, ensuring they were accurate and contextually appropriate. By reducing unnecessary medication alerts, they significantly decreased the noise within the EMR system, leading to a more efficient and effective workflow for clinicians." McGill explained. 👩💻 Watch now: https://bit.ly/3u0GQlj | #ReduceBurnout #ImproveWorkflows #MedicationDecisionSupport #MedSafety

This is an excellent, brief summary of the patient, provider and systemic value of evidence based communication skills.

Patient engagement is the heartbeat of community health centers. Your work is not solely about treatment; it's also about empowering patients in their healthcare journey. Engaged patients are more informed, active partners in decision-making, leading to better health outcomes and an enhanced patient experience. When patients are engaged, they feel valued and heard, fostering trust in your team. This trust paves the way for open communication, allowing healthcare providers to tailor treatments according to individual needs and preferences. The result? An experience that ends with happier, healthier patients. Discover five strategies your health center can use to engage patients in this article: https://hubs.ly/Q01_9T2R0 #ValueCHCs #CommunityHealth #PatientCommunication

“While lack of efficiency in using electronic health records is most correlated with clinician burnout, healthcare organizations want vendors to help them improve EHR experiences.” A new study reveals that patient care is compromised when clinicians deal with disparate systems working against the EHR. Learn more about the study and implications here: #healthcare #EHR #burnout #healthcareit

Remote patient monitoring and Chronic Care Management go hand in hand. By partnering with RPM companies that provide ongoing monitoring of a patient’s vital statistics, our chronic care management team can be better equipped to manage the chronic conditions that, in the past, facilitated overuse and misuse of our emergency departments and acute care facilities. By addressing preventable escalations in medical conditions before they become emergent, we decrease the financial burden on the healthcare system. As Harris CCM and Esrun Health continue to grow and expand we look forward to providing every possible opportunity to service our patients and provide quality, cost-effective care. While CCM provides regular patient-provider interactions and 24/7 access to a healthcare professional, RPM takes this further by continuously monitoring a patient’s health status through technology and in-home devices, providing real-time data. This provides more opportunities for care plan adjustment to improve the management of patient conditions. By utilizing both CCM and RPM services – we can close care gaps in healthcare. Between the 24/7 access to a healthcare professional and the 24/7 health data monitoring provided by RPM, we can offer as much monitoring as any patient needs to avoid unnecessary hospital and emergency care services, thus decreasing the financial burden on the Medicare system. By providing these synergistic services to patients, we address: ·       Patient adherence and ability to understand medical advice, increase patient contribution to medical decision making, and better compliance with prescribed medications. ·       Caregiver burden – ability to support patient and maintain personal responsibilities and well-being, maintain societal role, and maintain own’s job. ·       Quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness of care by avoiding complications, duplicative visits and testing, poly-pharm situations, inappropriate care, emergency care misuse, and long waits for service. Common benefits of RPM include: o Continuous monitoring of patients to provide prompt care. o Improvement of patient self-care. o Efficient and effective communication. o Increased patient confidence. o Visualization of health trends. o Greater patient education. https://lnkd.in/gkZH49-x #wellnesswednesday #harrisccm #esrunhealth #weareharris #ccm #rpm #chroniccaremanagement #remotenurses