Embrace trend of patient use of technology to improve patient care

Why This Topic Matters

Patient-generated health data and remote monitoring are becoming more common, and practices may need to adjust workflows, documentation, communication, and payment approaches to keep pace with changing care patterns.

Article Sections

1. Health technology

   Introduces the trend toward patient-facing health technology and describes the types of tools patients are beginning to use. It also touches on how these tools may affect clinical encounters and care delivery.

2. Patients will be at different levels

   Focuses on variation in patient comfort with technology and the challenges that creates for practices. It also addresses communication, workflow, and payment considerations tied to technology-enabled care.

3. Patients, providers benefit

   Summarizes the potential value of patients arriving with more health data and how that can change the encounter. It also notes how technology may influence patient expectations and provider interaction.