Healthcare IT News November 29, 2023
Between in-person or telehealth appointments, portals can offer information about self-care and healthy habits and be a vehicle for reporting patient health indicators, among other things, one expert says.
Some behavioral healthcare practices have begun advancing their patient portal and mobile app offerings.
Native telehealth integration was a rarity in patient portals not too long ago. But it has become more common since the COVID-19 pandemic – and this trend is likely to continue.
After telehealth appointments, patient portals can grant access to information about self-care and healthy habits between appointments, and also can be a vehicle for reporting patient health indicators over time. Patients with access to these materials may be more likely to fully engage with their treatment...