We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 8/16 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). This week’s chat will be hosted by Brian Eastwood (@Brian_Eastwood) on the topic “Chronic Care Management”.
We know the numbers: Americans with chronic health conditions account for the majority of the nation’s $3.5 trillion in health costs. While some of these costs are unavoidable, many can be avoided through a combination of earlier diagnosis, improved treatment, better support outside the clinical setting, or prevention (when possible).
Technology stakeholders across health care approach the challenges of improving chronic care management from several angles. These range from individualized tech-enabled programs to large-scale research efforts focused on providing more effective care to millions of Americans with the same condition. Some approaches are in their early stages, while others are beginning to mature. What holds the most potential – and where do challenges remain?
Join us at this week’s #HITsm chat where we’ll discuss the challenge of chronic care management in healthcare.
Topics for this week’s #HITsm Chat:
T1: What is the biggest roadblock to improved chronic care management in today’s health care ecosystem – and what needs to happen in order to solve the problem? #HITsm
T2: What will it take for initiatives like precision medicine and digital therapeutics to deliver on the promise to provide more targeted treatment options? Which conditions are poised to see the biggest impact? #HITsm
T3: Many employers and health plans have embraced so-called disaggregator platforms for consumer-led chronic care management. What will convince health systems to do the same, and when will it happen? #HITsm
T4: Which non-clinical services represent the biggest unmet needs for those who require chronic care management, and how can technology be applied to meet these needs? #HITsm
T5: How can technology stakeholders ensure that they best meet the needs of patients and their caregivers through the complex process of chronic care management? #HITsm
Bonus: Who is the one person who has taught you the most about what it means to improve chronic care management and delivery, and why? #HITsm
Upcoming #HITsm Chat Schedule
8/23 – Applying AI, Machine Learning and Automation to Reduce Redundancies in Healthcare
Hosted by Linda Stotsky (@EMRAnswers) from @Bossoft
8/30 – Ongoing Training and Physician Burnout
Hosted by Larry Kaiser (@LarryKaiser) and Danielle Preizler (@ddowns916) from @OptimumHIT
9/6 – TBD
Hosted by TBD
9/13 – TBD
Hosted by Kate Huvane Gamble (@khgamble)
9/20 – TBD
Hosted by Ashley Dauwer (@amariedauwer)
We look forward to learning from the #HITsm community! As always, let us know if you’d like to host a future #HITsm chat or if you know someone you think we should invite to host.
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