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Leveraging the power of digital transformation to enhance patient care and healthcare providers’ performance

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Clínica Alemana Osorno, located in southern Chile, has introduced digital communication workflows that leverage connected care. Digital workflows are helping the clinic create a better patient experience, enhance workforce efficiency and increase access to care across its 46 medical specialties and four facilities.

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ATA takes a national stance on how states treat consumer health data

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

State laws and policies should also define consumer health data with the uniform language defined as protected health information under HIPAA, the group said in its announcement this week.

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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Introduces Virtual-First Health Plans, Helping Members Access Convenient, Affordable Care Options

Digital Health Global

“Our Virtual-First plans highlight our digital capabilities helping our members determine the best first step for their healthcare on their terms through a wide range of virtual and in-person options – improving their whole health experience,” said Robert Bunch, president of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia.

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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri Introduces Virtual-First Health Plans, Helping Members Access Convenient, Affordable Care Options

Digital Health Global

Through Anthem’s digital health platform, Virtual-First health plans can connect care data from various visits and providers throughout the healthcare system. The Virtual-First plan is accessible through the Sydney Health SM app. Members can access benefits, cost transparency tools, and resources they need 24/7.

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Steadfast Commitment to HIE Opens the Door for Health Equity

Healthcare IT Today

Such was the case at the first ever collaborative conference for health information exchange (HIE), interoperability, public health, and health equity. The four-day summit focused on the evolving role of HIE, new interoperability successes and the valuable implications of harnessing data to advance health equity.

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Going Digital for Health Is a New-Normal for Consumers

Health Populi

But the consumer pressures, along with evidence-based self-service options for health – both for “care” and for wellness, fitness and prevention – bring us to this inflection point for virtual health. The post Going Digital for Health Is a New-Normal for Consumers appeared first on HealthPopuli.com.

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The future of telehealth: informatics, scalability and interoperability

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

For these patient populations in particular, COVID-19 spurred an interest in becoming a more active participant in care plans, bringing them new levels of convenience and personalization. connecting devices, unlocking data and fostering collaboration, we will empower new forms of engagement, actionable insights and better health outcomes.