A SPECIAL REPORT FROM THOMSON REUTERS AND eHEALTH INITIATIVE: DETERMINING THE PATH TO HIE SUSTAINABILITY

Over the past fifteen years, the United States has begun to reform its fragmented and inefficient fee-for-service healthcare system. A recent combination of policy- and market-driven forces has accelerated a shift towards a value-based system that strives to improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of patient-centered care. This paper explores how health information technology (IT) is critical to supporting these efforts by helping organizations identify at-risk patients and avoid unnecessary care.

Recent efforts to transform the healthcare system emphasize the vital role of patients in improving the costs and quality of care. Patient-centered medical homes, accountable care organizations, and other innovative delivery models strive to place patients at the center of their care by focusing on shared decision-making, goal setting, preventative health, and self-management. To support these objectives, healthcare providers are embracing a host of innovative tools aimed at keeping patients informed and engaged about their health. This webinar is about how stakeholders are using health IT to engage patients and drive improvements in care.