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Health informatics and why participatory healthcare is key to its future

Society for Participatory Medicine

Health Informatics (HI) is a relatively new, interdisciplinary field. HI (also called Health Information Systems) uses information technology to organize and analyze health records to improve healthcare outcomes. Health Informatics at Northeastern .

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The Importance of Patient Engagement in Healthcare

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

This can reduce the likelihood of readmission to the hospital and decrease healthcare costs. Improved health literacy and access to health information: Patient engagement can help improve health literacy and provide patients with the tools they need to make informed decisions about their care.