Health IT Outcomes October 28, 2019
Latest Chilmark report evaluates new patient-facing AI tools, remote care platforms, and telehealth solutions for impact on a primary care infrastructure experiencing increased strain
Boston, MA /PRNewswire/ – Primary care is the most common touchpoint in medicine, and yet increasing patient demand, expanding provider responsibilities and evolving payment models threaten the sustainability of this essential element of the healthcare system. New technological approaches combined with the drive to move care to lower cost settings are enabling new care models that better meet patient needs and still allow providers to maintain a longitudinal relationship and central role in defining patient care. These broader changes mean that primary care providers and practices will need to do more to engage patients, maintain and...