Actively engaging patients does more than boost loyalty and word-of-mouth referrals; it could actually improve patients’ health outcomes. Patient engagement is a significant portion of the Advancing Care Information (ACI) requirements in the Quality Payment Program (QPP) set forth in the Medicare Access and Chip Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA). Emerging technologies such as patient portals, personal health records (PHRs), texting and instant messaging, mobile applications, and online forms allow patients to communicate securely with physicians and their staff in efficient and productive ways.
This course is designed to help physicians understand the importance of using technology to engage patients for better health and improve office efficiencies.
Released: May 9, 2017
Expires: May 9, 2020
ABMS Competencies
Practice strength
Target Audience
Physicians, residents, and students of medical professionals in all specialties.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this enduring material, readers should be able to:
- Identify the benefits of and how to utilize personal health records and patient portals for HIPAA-compliant patient engagement;
- Recognize several effective modalities to provide patient education and communication; and
- Evaluate tools to improve practice efficiency, integrate patient intake forms, decrease errors, improve patient satisfaction, and help physician practices comply with federal programs.
Teaching Methods
The participant is required to read the course in its entirety and complete a post-test and course evaluation to obtain credit.
Return Policy
No refunds will be processed for this product.
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