Patient Engagement

Dr. Afzal Chaudhry, CCIO of Cambridge University Hospitals Trust, says the new government strategy document is pivotal in changing the balance of healthcare by focusing on patient engagement and open standards and ensuring greater data transparency.

Wellth’s apps employ various behavioral economics strategies to engage patients and help them achieve optimal outcomes, says Neha Gavai, head of business development.

AAPTIV's digital health service is keeping people moving with instruction, guidance and music all mixed together, says CEO Ethan Agarwal.

Livongo is using machine learning to offer patients chronic condition care options that they’re likely to choose because of personalization and relevance, says Chief Product Officer Amar Kendale.

Nicola Dames’ patient experience provided the inspiration needed to transform her business into a healthcare provider, says the CEO of Vanilla Blush.

Digital technology is bringing about better safety and health outcomes in the quickly evolving field of dental care, says Andrew Saunders, board director of Eastern Health and Dental Services Victoria and HIMSS AsiaPac Governing Council member.

We need trust in digital tools and care teams, standards and strict criteria about evidence as more people with chronic conditions come into the system than its infrastructure can handle.

Dr. William Ibbotson, a medical officer with the Royal Flying Doctors Service, discusses rolling out a light, mobile and agile EMR system in 2019 to better serve patients in rural Australia, where there may not be Internet or satellite coverage.

Those living with diabetes and other chronic health conditions should be acknowledged and respected as the experts in managing their own care, says Renza Scibilia, Manager, Type 1 Diabetes and Consumer Voice, Diabetes Australia.

Samsung's wearable S-Patch ECG monitor collects and automatically uploads data to the cloud, making it easier to use than conventional monitoring technology, says Yun Hong, Global Business Manager, Samsung SDS.