patient provider communication

Providence St. Joseph Health works towards digital patient engagement

Providence St. Joseph Health, Washington-based Catholic health system has moved towards making it easier for patients to access and remain activated in it with the use of digital patient engagement system.

Stanford researchers identify best practices to build patient-provider relationships

The recipe for success in patient-provider relationships and communication, according to new research out of Stanford University are intentional preparation, intent listening, agreeing on priorities, creating a connection, and understanding emotional cues.

HHS released a proposed rule allowing to import drugs from Canada to lower prices for consumers

The Department of Health and Human Services has proposed a rule to lower the prices of drugs for consumers by allowing pharmaceutical manufacturers to import certain prescription drugs from Canada.

Cerner chooses AWS as its preferred artificial intelligence and machine learning provider

Cerner has chosen Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its preferred artificial intelligence and machine learning provider. It will continue to use AWS technologies to improve patient provider experience, boost population health efforts and tackle healthcare costs.

MI Medicaid expansion led to improved patient engagement and preventive care

Medicaid expansion in Michigan led to an influx of patient care access, more patient engagement and preventive care, according to two new studies from Michigan Medicine. Health Michigan Plan, the state’s Medicaid program, revamped its benefits while designing its expanded health plan as a part of Affordable Care Act (ACA).