Value-Based Healthcare equates to efficient, high-quality, low-cost care to patients across the continuum. This means enhancing care coordination and improving communication between providers, as well as between providers and patients. It also means finding ways of putting patients at the center of their care – viewing them holistically and treating more than an isolated acute […]

In today’s evolving healthcare landscape, finding the intersection between clinical workflows and information technology (IT) plays a key role in driving long-term success. In hospitals and health systems, the Chief Nursing Informatics Officer (CNIO) ensures clinicians have the tools they need to deliver high-quality care. In a recent interview with Health System CIO, Nancy Yates, […]

Engaging patients has become a key strategy for healthcare organizations to drive outcomes and satisfaction improvements. Although previously seen as a buzzword, patient engagement is a cornerstone to successful programs that drive towards home health agency KPIs. Patient engagement is a set of tools, processes, and actions that allow providers and patients to communicate effectively […]

At CipherHealth’s June User Forum Webinar, John Dodd, Program Manager in the Office of Patient Experience and Engagement at University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Hospital, and Jeff Richard, Clinical Informatics Director at Baylor Scott & White Health – The Heart Hospital Plano/Denton, discussed how they are achieving the Quadruple Aim with patient engagement technology. […]

Since the passing of the Affordable Care Act, the United States healthcare system has undergone major shifts. Specifically, the ACA has paved the way for healthcare providers and payers to focus more on delivering value over volume in care. Although there are challenges in achieving a truly value-based system, there is one constant that help […]

According to a recent Health Affairs study, only eight percent of adults over the age of 35 in the U.S. are receiving all recommended high-priority preventive health services. This finding highlights how much room there is for improvement when it comes to vaccinating against and screening for preventable diseases. It also presents physician practices an […]

Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) have been at the forefront of driving value in healthcare. Through provider collaboration and information sharing, ACOs are positioned to manage the care of patients throughout their entire care journeys. With more than 500 ACOs across the United States, there are many opportunities to advance quality care and provide much-needed value […]

When providers and payers discuss value, it is with the goal of achieving a patient-centered model that supports better collaboration across care settings. It is understanding patients’ needs – both psychosocial and clinical – and acting upon them. Historically, each care setting and provider billed uniquely, with little regard for utilization of services up- or […]

Given the intimate nature of OB/GYN visits and the role that these specialists play during memorable life events such as pregnancy and childbirth, patients tend to develop more personal relationships with their OB/GYN compared to their other physicians. As such, patient satisfaction is especially critical for OB/GYNs when it comes to optimizing quality of care […]

As CMS and commercial payers continue to leverage new value-based payment structures, providers are seeking better ways to proactively understand and address patient needs. Thus, patient engagement is increasingly a top priority for leading healthcare organizations. According to the Chief Experience Officer of the Cleveland Clinic, the goals of patient engagement are threefold: to drive […]