JANUARY 14, 2016

We’re Engaged! How To Boost Patient Involvement

Boston—Since the 2001 publication of the Institute of Medicine report, “Crossing the Quality Chasm: A New Health System for the 21st Century,” which urged the implementation of patient-centered care, much thought and development has gone into improving technology to foster communication and increase patient engagement with health care providers.

These goals are a major focus of accountable care organizations and patient-centered medical homes. However, there are daily