As healthcare professionals continue to focus on patient engagement, they face an onslaught of varying and often confusing terminology. Between phrases that sound the same and phrases that sound like they should mean the same thing, it is easy to get caught up in the vast web of patient engagement keywords. What is patient engagement,…
Whether they are called patient navigators, advocates, coaches, or community health workers, non-clinical health workers are becoming increasingly important for patient engagement and care coordination. About half of all healthcare workers are non-clinical staff. This includes community health workers, patient navigators, health coaches, and other individuals who interact with patients but do not dispense medical…
As healthcare technology continues to permeate the medical industry, experts are continuing to evaluate how connected health tools can impact patient engagement and the overall patient experience. As noted in a 2013 study in the International Journal of Medicine, connected health includes a broad set of definitions. “Connected Health encompasses terms such as wireless, digital,…
Healthcare organizations are increasingly recognizing the imperative for patient-centered care in value-based payment models, but very few are adequately incorporating the patient voice into their strategies, according to a recent report from the Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF). “The transition to value-based payment has generated more momentum for implementing high-quality, patient-centered care and involving…
On the journey toward more value-based care, healthcare professionals must use team-based strategies to appropriately allocate resources, prevent provider burnout, and deliver on quality metrics. Organizations must create both provider and patient engagement to truly deliver value and ensure both stakeholders are meaningful members of the care team. At the Value-Based Care Summit held in…