HC Aware patiet engagement education before becoming a patient

who benefits

If you are a business who provides employee health insurance, a retirement community, first responders, nonprofit organizations concerned about healthcare - this information is valuable for your employees, customers and the local community.

If you are an advocacy or care management service provider, this education is wonderful for your staff and customers to promote and supplement your services.
If you are an insurance company, this information empowers covered lives to engage in their health and care with providers to reduce readmissions, claims, and overall costs.

What is a personal health record (PHR), do I need one? And, what should be included?
What should I question with clinicians? What is a hospitalist?
What is a health system? What is medical care coordination and a care continuum?
Are there any state level laws directly impacting me?
How do I find out if my local hospital has great quality and safety?

patient engagement, population health, consumerism - top CEO concerns ,"Healthcare leaders are focused on the potentially conflicting market forces as rising consumer expectations and care transformation are reshaping the industry." HealthcareIT News

what you gain

Peace of mind, control over your care

Valuable resources and references
Knowledge of the top healthcare executive initiatives and the HHS-CMS
Comprehension of health system processes, resources, terminology, and quality standards
Understanding of the elements within consumer control
What is a PHR, why it is important, and a format for a PHR
Learning what is driving the industry
The ability to formulate appropriate questions and knowing to partner with all levels of clinicians for health strategy and plans of care.

Center for Medicare-Medicaid Services (CMS) ruling

An example of person and family engagement being incorporated into the Agency's work includes ... Partnership for Patients (PfP) Person and Family Engagement Roadmap ... a critical factor for achieving improvements in the quality & safety of care."

By enhancing the quality of life of individuals,
we obtain the health of the population - being truly consumer centric.

Healthcare Consumer Awareness

who benefits

what you gain

​An example of person and family engagement being incorporated into the Agency's work includes ... Partnership for Patients (PfP) Person and Family ​Engagement Roadmap ... a critical factor for achieving improvements in the quality & safety of care."

An example of person and family engagement being incorporated into the Agency's work includes ... Partnership for Patients (PfP) Person and Family Engagement Roadmap ... a critical factor for achieving improvements in the quality & safety of care."