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Digital Health Solutions: An Important Tool in Patient Engagement

Authors :
BL Pinto
Brent I. Fox
Source :
Hospital Pharmacy. 51:501-502
Publication Year :
2016
Publisher :
SAGE Publications, 2016.

Abstract

Hospitals and health systems are facing increased pressure to improve quality and outcomes while reducing expense. Quality-based reimbursement models are providing the necessary incentives for health care institutions to focus on issues such as avoidable hospital-acquired conditions and 30-day readmission rates. While our health care facilities certainly play a vital role in achieving optimal outcomes, patient engagement remains at the center of these efforts.

Details

ISSN :
19451253 and 00185787
Volume :
51
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Hospital Pharmacy
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....20deac0e5ad9fc787d6f56897d5fd09f