How UCBC Improved Patient Portal Adoption and Increased Patient Engagement
SUCCESS STORY — UCBC strengthened patient engagement and reduced communication friction through a strategic patient portal adoption initiative.
SUCCESS STORY — UCBC strengthened patient engagement and reduced communication friction through a strategic patient portal adoption initiative.
A recent survey published by Premier, Inc queried C-suite leaders of prominent health systems to find out what they were focused on in light of the new administration and the changing healthcare landscape. While the top focus areas may not be all
The Hutchinson Institute for Cancer Outcomes Research (HICOR) recently held its annual Value in Cancer Care Summit which brought providers, patients and payers together to talk about challenges to overcome and opportunities to improve in cancer care. It was a day full
The shift to the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is underway and like everyone involved in the delivery of cancer care, our team here at Navigating Care is digging into the new payment system to identify ways we can help providers continue
Gena Cook, Co-Founder and CEO of Navigating Care has been named Chair of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Foundation Board of Directors – we’re excited about Gena’s expanded role with this important organization that is devoted to patient care, research, and education.
Navigating Care, the leader in oncology patient-engagement technology, is excited to introduce telehealth and remote monitoring capabilities to its Care Management solution. Together, these capabilities improve medication adherence, help reduce the negative impact of side effects and provide patient insights during chemotherapy
Patient Engagement HIT and AJMC both recently published stories about patient surveys that had similar findings when it came to what patients want: more engagement. Patients want engagement and providers need it as the shift to value-based care begins. In addition to
Being diagnosed with cancer is a stressful experience, to say the least. In addition to understanding the diagnosis, reviewing treatment options, and unpacking the financial ramifications – just keeping track of everything can be a lot to deal with. It may seem
Fierce Healthcare recently reported on a study that compared the information patients were including on paper questionnaires to what was actually recorded in the EMR. It probably comes as no surprise that the study found that frequently what was reported by the
Some of us have dedicated our careers to the cancer field, some of us have dedicated our careers to helping people use technology to improve their lives and some of us just like helping people. We’re really proud of our work and
This year’s Cancer Center Business Summit was held over two days and was aimed at sharing “initiatives to re-imagine, re-design and re-build our system of cancer care delivery into the ‘value-based’ system of the future – focused on delivering care more efficiently,
Remote Monitoring and Patient Reported Outcomes As many cancer care providers recognize, one thing that could be vastly improved in the current care model is understanding what chemotherapy patients are experiencing between clinic visits. Knowing if the patient is experiencing an adverse
Some of us have dedicated our careers to the cancer field, some of us have dedicated our careers to helping people use technology to improve their lives and some of us just like helping people. We’re really proud of our work and
It’s no secret that the cost of healthcare is increasing at an unsustainable rate and it has been for a long time. As CMS and other payers struggle to shift incentives and identify ways to lower costs, they have introduced new programs
**UPDATED** Did you miss the webinar? Let us know if you would like to view a recording! As cancer care providers well know, the best way to reduce unnecessary costs is to avoid them in the first place. Join us for a
Standardized content enables deeper management of acute patient incidents Seattle, January 5, 2017 — Navigating Care, the pioneer in patient-engagement technology for cancer care, today unveiled Symptom Management Pathways (SMPs) as part the company’s larger Care Management offering. The new content module
One of Navigating Care’s key clinical partners, Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, has worked hard to stay at the forefront of oncology care. Oncology Times recently published an article by CEO Barry Russo where he describes the decade-long journey navigating the changing healthcare landscape
Some of us have dedicated our careers to the cancer field, some of us have dedicated our careers to helping people use technology to improve their lives and some of us just like helping people. We’re really proud of our work and
The Uncertain Future of the ACA On January 20th, Donald J. Trump will become the new Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. and will most likely make good on his promise to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“ACA” or
Interoperability continues to make headlines and proves to be an important element for truly coordinated and connected healthcare. Navigating Care is committed to interoperability with other healthcare systems and we have a dedicated team of developers who work to help our clinic
New Patient Relationship Management (PRM) platform proven to reduce costs and improve patient satisfaction Navigating Care, the pioneer in patient-engagement technology for cancer care, is pleased to introduce a new solution for Oncology Care Model (OCM) participants to maximize their potential for
Giving patients a convenient way to complete registration forms prior to their first appointment is an important improvement for the patient experience. Saving resources and providing your staff with an easy way to track patient registrations makes sense for your practice. The
Some of us have dedicated our careers to the cancer field, some of us have dedicated our careers to helping people use technology to improve their lives and some of us just like helping people. We’re really proud of our work and
If you are a practice participating in OCM or want to prepare your practice for the inevitable industry-wide shift to value-based reimbursement, it’s time to re-evaluate your technology infrastructure. Your EMR may be enough to get you into the race, but only
Navigating Care is pleased to announce the addition of Linda Smith and Clark Avery to its leadership team. As Vice President of Provider Sales, Linda Smith will focus on leading Navigating Care’s business development efforts with cancer programs across the United States
We understand that some Oncology Care Model (OCM) practices are considering CMMI’s new offer to shift to upside/downside (two-sided) risk much earlier than originally planned – by January 1, 2017. As a continuing courtesy to Navigating Care customers who are participating in
Healthcare delivery is changing in complex and dramatic ways. Providers are expected to provide better care at a lower cost—give patients around-the-clock access to their care team, improve patient outcomes and experiences, all while lowering operational and treatment costs. There is only one way to
The introduction of Meaningful Use led many clinics to adopt a patient portal to provide their patients with electronic access to their health information. Some practices chose the free patient portal included with their EMR and others chose a comprehensive solution, like
Patient satisfaction has always mattered, but now practices will actually be measured and paid based on how their patients perceive the services and care provided. For practices participating in the Oncology Care Model (OCM), their patients will receive a Consumer Assessment of
With the Oncology Care Model’s July 2016 launch, nearly 200 providers are implementing a new model of cancer care delivery. While this important program is full of possibility for a better way to care for patients, it has also has providers asking a
Some of us have dedicated our careers to the cancer field, some of us have dedicated our careers to helping people use technology to improve their lives and some of us just like helping people. We’re really proud of our work and
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