Improving Patient Engagement and Operations through Technology Integration

Nimesh Patel, Chief Technology Officer, Emmi Solutions. While 50% of healthcare professionals predict technology will enable patients to participate more proactively in their care in the future, healthcare organizations can actually leverage technology today to both improve operational effectiveness and encourage patients to take action in their health. Nimesh discusses ways to integrate an  EMR, patient portal and bedside systems with technology-based engagement solutions to improve clinical relationships in and outside the four walls. He also provides data to explain how these solutions foster a more knowledgeable, empowered patient population.