Patient Engagement

Ida Sim
By Erin McCann 10:20 am February 24, 2015
Think about how long four seconds is. One. Two. Three. Four. Done. It's no time at all, really. But for ischemic heart disease, the leading cause of death worldwide, it's more than enough time to do serious damage.
Halee S. Fischer-Wright, MD
By Mike Miliard 11:31 am February 20, 2015
The Medical Group Management Association on Friday named its new president and chief executive officer -- a health system chief medical officer, former management consultant and best-selling author.
Patient and doc
By Matt Schlossberg 07:55 am February 18, 2015
Consumers deeply immersed in digital technologies are beginning to demand more of healthcare providers.
Doc and patient
By Tom Sullivan 10:21 am February 16, 2015
All the technology in today's world cannot effectively close the gap between doctors and patients, until they understand each other much better. And that takes a little bit of neuroscience and a lot of finesse.
Young people on phones
By Mike Miliard 10:26 am February 13, 2015
Despite ubiquitous information technology, patients and physicians still overwhelmingly rely on "tried-and-true" modes of communications, such as phone calls and in-person consults.
Doc and patient Sistine Chapel
By Mike Miliard 10:08 am February 11, 2015
The patient engagement market is at a "standoff," according to a new Chilmark report. Providers are relying on vendors to lead the way with new tools, but those companies "have been reactive, not proactive" in helping them meet their needs.
By Molly Merrill 03:47 pm February 24, 2010
Several major health insurers are part of a coalition that is promoting texting as a way to keep expectant women, new moms and their babies healthy.