What exactly does quality mean in the healthcare context? By Roy Steiner Quality healthcare is more than just a popular phrase. As the transition to value-based care moves forward, the focus in patient care is shifting to quality and away from quantity. ... June 4th Share
What is the relationship between EHRs and care coordination? By Roy Steiner The primary care provider is usually not the only provider to see a patient. If the patient has a chronic or complex condition, especially, the primary care physician will coordinate with ... June 3rd Share
What is patient-focused care? By David Burke Patient-centered care is defined by the Institute of Medicine as “providing treatment that is respectful of, and sensitive to, individual patient choices, needs, and values, and ... June 3rd Share
What is collaborative care? By Nick Dealtry One of the goals of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Quality Strategy is to “strengthen persons and their families as partners in their care.” A major emphasis ... June 3rd Share
Care coordination v. care management By Nick Dealtry Care coordination aims to offer more longitudinal or holistic care, whereas care management focuses on high-touch and episodic encounters. Each of these jobs has its own set of stakeholders ... June 3rd Share
What Is Coordinated Care? By Damien Neuman A coordinated care organization is a community-based, integrated care organization established by the state of Oregon to enable for the delivery and coordination of healthcare to parts of ... June 3rd Share