AHRQ Report Focuses on Improving Care for Those with Complex Health Care Needs Through Health IT

A new report from AHRQ found that providing patients and clinicians with information and support using health IT was effective in improving outcomes and quality. “Findings and Lessons from the Improving Management of Individuals with Complex Health Care Needs Through Health IT Grant Initiative” documents the findings of more than 10 research projects that investigated how health IT applications can support shared decisionmaking and communication during care transitions, and facilitate secure exchange of information across multiple settings of care. Multiple studies showed positive impacts on process, health and economic outcomes.