Patient Engagement
AMA officials say the playbook aims to dispel some of the "myths and misconceptions from an array of complex federal and state laws surrounding patient electronic access to medical information."
Text messaging may be helpful for reinforcing certain health behaviors, such as smoking cessation during pregnancy.
The formulary includes about 100 drugs, including insulin, and is expected to expand.
When opioid dependent patients are on medication-assisted treatments, health-related costs decrease by $20,000 annually, according to Bright Heart Health.
Millennials in particular want a discussion with their provider and will choose their physician based on the ability to discuss drug costs.
Between 2014 and 2018, per-person yearly spending, for those with employer-sponsored insurance, climbed 18.4%.
The technology is there to make navigating the healthcare system easier for those with cognitive deficits caused by traumatic brain injury, says Laura Jantos.
Whole-person care means aligning the goals of the patient to the care team.
Data from an Aetna International survey also suggest that employers and convenient digital tools could play a role in connecting these potential patients to care.
There were several policy changes that had immediate effects, such as shortened enrollment periods and reductions in hospital payments.