Patient Engagement

The attack affects operations across several states, with loss of access to medical records, and the scale of the data breach is still under investigation.

New Cloud for Healthcare capabilities can enhance patient engagement, help automate workflows and boost interoperability, the company says.

Fran Ayalasomayajula, president of global social impact organization Reach, says hospital-at-home approaches enable organizational efficiencies – but can also be a challenge for caregivers.

A physical therapist and telehealth expert shows how the technologies can help patients, especially in disadvantaged populations, access the care they need and stick to a care plan.

The mammography sharing platform, which seeks to empower women to request prior breast images for comparison before upcoming screenings, has turned to the cloud to enhance patient privacy.

Dr. Nigel Spier, OBGYN and team lead for ModMed OBGYN, explains how adaptive technology can comprehend how physicians manage patients, based on their training and guidelines, and free them up to spend more time with high-touch patients.

The University of Montana College of Health has expanded its telehealth offerings across many disciplines to reach more people, especially in tribal communities.

Using electrical impedance tomography, researchers say MuscleRehab breaks "the muscle-motion language barrier," offering PT results beyond the capability of personal health-sensing devices.

Addressing diversity, equity and inclusion in patient-facing materials is about building trust through universal design, enabling access and addressing health literacy. Wolters Kluwer Health's maternal health program is one example. 

The pandemic and the push toward transparency are among the factors driving the shift.