HealthsystemCIO.com June 24, 2021
During the recent CHIME21 Summer Forum, an interesting discussion took place around empowering patients and caregivers in the pediatric space — which, as any provider can attest, is an entirely different concept. But it’s one that can prove to be a game-changer, according to two highly respected physician leaders: Dan Nigrin, MD, CIO at MaineHealth, and Natalie Pageler, MD, CMIO at Stanford Children’s Health.
Below are some highlights from the discussion, which also included CT Lin, CMIO at UCHealth, and David Chou, CIO at Harris Health System.
- For young children, “empowerment is about the family,” said Pageler, and “how you make sure all members of the family and those caring for that child have the information they need, and...