The challenge of integrating healthcare's physical network with its digital one

The physical network of healthcare—hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, etc.—can be integrated with the digital network of EHRs and interoperability platforms to improve care and reduce costs.

Aster Angagaw CEO, Specialty & Canada Healthcare, Sodexo North America, writes about how technology can help accomplish such a goal.

"Technology is improving the patient experience, providing more comprehensive, customized and coordinated healthcare," she writes. "Non-invasive devices worn by patients collect and send their health information directly to their provider, often reducing the number of doctor visits required."

See the full blog post at the link below:

These devices increase communication, enhance tracking capabilities and foster more informed decision-making. Patients are apt to feel more connected to their healthcare provider when their condition is being monitored in between doctor visits. - See more at: http://3blmedia.com/News/Using-Technology-Transform-Healthcare#sthash.3K5vvajj.dpufThese devices increase communication, enhance tracking capabilities and foster more informed decision-making. Patients are apt to feel more connected to their healthcare provider when their condition is being monitored in between doctor visits. - See more at: http://3blmedia.com/News/Using-Technology-Transform-Healthcare#sthash.3K5vvajj.dpufThese devices increase communication, enhance tracking capabilities and foster more informed decision-making. Patients are apt to feel more connected to their healthcare provider when their condition is being monitored in between doctor visits. - See more at: http://3blmedia.com/News/Using-Technology-Transform-Healthcare#sthash.3K5vvajj.dpufThese devices increase communication, enhance tracking capabilities and foster more informed decision-making. Patients are apt to feel more connected to their healthcare provider when their condition is being monitored in between doctor visits. - See more at: http://3blmedia.com/News/Using-Technology-Transform-Healthcare#sthash.3K5vvajj.dpuf
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Cara Livernois, News Writer

Cara joined TriMed Media in 2016 and is currently a Senior Writer for Clinical Innovation & Technology. Originating from Detroit, Michigan, she holds a Bachelors in Health Communications from Grand Valley State University.

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