Transitional Care Management (TCM) is the management of patient transitions between settings of care, including the transition back home. This article outlines the key components, goals, and impact of adequate transitional care. To provide a more comprehensive answer...
If the first month of 2022 is preview for how the rest of the year will shape up, we are in for an exciting ride on the healthcare interoperability track. On January 7th, efforts to standardize health data took a major leap forward with the release of Project US@, a...
Patient-centered care has been a trending topic in healthcare for the past decade. While patient-centered care sounds self-explanatory—shifting focus to the patient and their needs in a healthcare setting—there is more to it than that. Patient-centered care at its...
In healthcare, the terms electronic medical records (EMRs) and electronic health records (EHRs) are often used interchangeably, despite having different uses, benefits, and drawbacks. The Office of the National Coordination for Health IT (ONC) notes that there is a...
There may be nothing more abundant in the 21st century than data. From health-focused smartphone apps to the electronic health records (EHRs) doctors and hospitals manage, data is being collected on a massive scale that could offer invaluable insights to individual...
The importance of interoperability cannot be overstated: it is one of the key drivers of success for healthcare providers today. Moreover, interoperability in healthcare is a critical part of the movement towards value-based care that can effectively drive down costs,...
