The interconnected network of organizations, individuals, resources, and technologies involved in the delivery and management of healthcare services. It encompasses various stakeholders such as patients, healthcare providers, payers, pharmaceutical companies, regulatory bodies, and technology vendors, among others.
An approach to healthcare delivery that prioritizes the individual needs, preferences, and experiences of patients. It involves engaging patients in their care decisions, promoting shared decision-making, and tailoring treatments to meet their unique circumstances.
A digital version of a patient’s paper chart, containing their medical history, diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, immunization dates, allergies, radiology images, and laboratory test results. EHRs facilitate seamless information sharing among healthcare providers and improve patient care coordination.
The provision of healthcare services remotely through telecommunications technology, such as video conferencing, phone calls, or secure messaging platforms. Telemedicine enables patients to access medical advice, consultations, diagnosis, and treatment without the need for in-person visits, thereby increasing convenience and expanding access to care.
The proactive management of the health outcomes and well-being of a defined group or population. It involves assessing the health needs of the population, implementing targeted interventions to improve health outcomes, and measuring the effectiveness of these interventions over time.
A healthcare delivery model that emphasizes achieving the best possible outcomes for patients at the lowest possible cost. Value-based care incentivizes healthcare providers to focus on improving patient outcomes, enhancing care coordination, and reducing unnecessary utilization of services.
The electronic sharing of healthcare-related information among different organizations and systems. HIE facilitates the secure exchange of patient data, such as medical records, test results, and treatment plans, across disparate healthcare settings, enabling better-informed clinical decision-making and improved care coordination.
The use of digital technologies, such as mobile apps, wearable devices, sensors, and remote monitoring tools, to enhance healthcare delivery, patient engagement, and health outcomes. Digital health solutions encompass a wide range of applications, including telehealth, health informatics, mobile health (mHealth), and health data analytics.
The ability of different healthcare information systems and software applications to exchange, interpret, and use data seamlessly. Interoperability enables healthcare providers to access and share patient information across disparate systems, improving care coordination, reducing medical errors, and enhancing efficiency.
An approach to healthcare that tailors medical treatment and interventions to the individual characteristics of each patient, such as their genetic makeup, molecular profile, lifestyle factors, and environmental influences. Precision medicine aims to improve treatment outcomes, minimize adverse effects, and optimize the efficacy of healthcare interventions through personalized and targeted therapies.