Meeting in the Middle Patients Contribute to QPP

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers understand why patient access is becoming a key part of Medicare quality and interoperability efforts, and how consumer technology and federal initiatives may influence provider performance and patient engagement.

Article Sections

1. QPP and MIPS patient-access context

   Introduces the broader quality program setting and the shift toward patient-centered access to electronic health information. It frames the article’s focus on patient participation in online record access.

2. How patients are accessing health information today

   Summarizes survey findings about online access to health data, patient use of digital records, and related consumer behaviors. It also touches on common types of activity performed with online health information.

3. MyHealthEData

   Describes a federal patient-access initiative and the associated online guidance for obtaining, reviewing, and using health records. It highlights patient-facing resources and general access channels.

4. Digital Health Technology Vision 2018

   Reviews a technology-trends report about digital health, consumer devices, and emerging healthcare tools. The section connects those trends to broader health information access and sharing.

5. Closing perspective

   Offers a concluding reflection on patient engagement, record access, and the evolving role of consumers in digital health. It ties the themes back to healthcare collaboration and participation.