Patient Engagement

Vital signs
By Chris Anderson 12:25 pm April 09, 2015
The software, dubbed Tensio, integrates with Apple HealthKit and related devices to enable patients to be more effective partners in their own care.
Smartwatch
By Eric Wicklund 05:24 pm April 08, 2015
At HIMSS15, Joe Kvedar, MD, will share a status update on connected health. Hint: Despite the exuberance around wearables, some providers are taking notice of what they can accomplish with the data.
Diabetes testing
By Bernie Monegain 10:31 am April 08, 2015
A Series B round of funding has netted $20 million for digital startup Livongo Health, which will use the funding to further develop its platform and grow the market for its diabetes management program.
People on crowded street
By Michelle Ronan Noteboom 10:19 pm April 06, 2015
A recent social snub has our columnist thinking about people's deep-seated need to be recognized and appreciated -- not least in the doctor's office, when an EHR could be standing in the way of that human connection.
Attendees at HIMSS
By Tom Sullivan 08:07 am April 06, 2015
With more than 1,000 exhibitors, hundreds of education sessions and some top-flight keynotes, it would be impossible for any one person to see all of HIMSS15. But here are a few tricks to help you maximize your time there.
People
By Stephanie Bouchard 10:52 am April 02, 2015
(SPONSORED) Joel Ryba discusses how HIE can improve population health.
Robert M. Wachter, MD considers health IT's shortcomings.
By Bernie Monegain 10:24 am March 23, 2015
Hospitalist pioneer and patient safety guru Robert M. Wachter, MD, writes in a New York Times op-ed that health IT has been a letdown in many ways, especially when it comes to improving quality and safety.
Consumers on laptops
By Stephanie Bouchard 08:37 am March 23, 2015
(SPONSORED) As healthcare providers transition to population health management, they have recognized that engaging patients is essential to success.
Consumer with smartphone and laptop
By Mike Miliard 11:04 am March 18, 2015
The healthcare industry is becoming more enlightened about the benefits of the Blue Button Initiative, and adoption of personal health records continues to grow, according to a new report from the Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange.
Open door
By Anthony Vecchione 07:51 am March 18, 2015
Two waves of activity are driving remote monitoring tools forward: Providers that want to expand their reach and patients tracking their own data.