tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181810725696409953.post388228766540397041..comments2024-03-17T04:20:11.083-04:00Comments on The Population Health Blog: The Underestimated Power of Online Relationships and the Implications for Population Health ManagementJaan Sidorovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05072456803925863874noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181810725696409953.post-13406630135776457662012-11-08T14:54:11.185-05:002012-11-08T14:54:11.185-05:00An interesting point has been raised here about th...An interesting point has been raised here about the role patient engagement and online resources play in a disease management program. Patient portals are a very important piece of a successful DM program that is often underutilized. Not only is this tool very cost effective, but it also allows patients to participate in, and optimize their own care. Additionally, an online tool such as a DM-oriented EHR could make it significantly easier for providers to care for their patients more effectively.<br /><br />Take cancer patients for example. For many, just travelling to see their doctors can be a real challenge. Patients may be concerned about their privacy or simply be too busy with work, family and their care regimen to make frequent trips to see their providers. For these reasons, among others, the ability to have a hand in their care program and report accordingly using online tools is often the best choice for patients.<br /><br />A recent Vitalblog post also touched on this subject, as it frequently discusses issues related to EHRs. Feel free to read more here: bit.ly/TuE34Z.Jessica Cohennoreply@blogger.com