Digital Health Solutions: An Important Tool in Patient Engagement. Issue 6 (June 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fox, Brent I.; Pinto, Brian
• Is Part Of: Hospital pharmacy. Volume 51:Issue 6(2016)
• Page Start: 501
• Page End: 502
• Publication Date: 2016-06
• Subjects: Hospital pharmacies -- Periodicals; Pharmacy Service, Hospital; Hospital pharmacies; Periodicals; Periodicals; 615.1
• DOI: 10.1310/hpj5106-501
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0018-5787

Abstract

Hospitals and health systems are facing increased pressure to improve quality and outcomes while reducing expense. Quality-based reimbursement models are providing the necessary incentives for health care institutions to focus on issues such as avoidable hospital-acquired conditions and 30-day readmission rates. While our health care facilities certainly play a vital role in achieving optimal outcomes, patient engagement remains at the center of these efforts.