AHRQ Innovations Exchange | Redesigning Care Processes Through Technology

AHRQ Innovations Exchange Redesigning Care Processes Through Technology


Redesigning Care Processes Through Technology

Information technology is increasingly being used to improve patient care processes and outcomes. Systems that facilitate access to comprehensive patient information before and during patient visits can enhance the ability of clinicians to provide efficient and systematic care management.

The featured Innovations describe how two providers leveraged the use of technology to redesign care processes, leading to greater adherence to recommended care and improved outcomes.

The featured QualityTools provide resources and tutorials to support the adoption of health information technology by physician offices and health care organizations.

Featured Innovations:

•  Rheumatology Clinics Leverage Technology and Redesign Care Processes to Provide Physicians Relevant Patient Information, Improving Symptoms and Adherence to Recommended Care

•  Solo Practitioner Uses Electronic Medical Record to Redesign Care Processes, Leading to Greater Adherence to Recommended Processes and Improved Outcomes

Featured QualityTools:

• Center for Health IT Tutorials
Developed by Center for Health IT

• Common Ground: Public Health Preparedness Toolkit
Developed by Public Health Informatics Institute

• Health Information Technology Toolkit for Physician Offices
Developed by Stratis Health