Patient Engagement

Patient engagement plays a critical role in transforming the way health care is delivered and in improving patient health outcomes. For this to happen, patients need to foster a trusted relationship with their primary care team.

Innovative practices have incorporated several strategies to boost patient engagement, including: 

  • employing health coaches who work with patients and educate them about their conditions and listen to their concerns
  • connecting patients to community resources
  • using patient advisory councils to advise the practice on what they can do to better serve patients and the community 
  • creating web-based portals to facilitate additional pathways for patient-provider communication and collaboration

Resources

Choosing Wisely, ABIM Foundation | October 2019
Drug and Alcohol Addiction | September 2019
Migraine Patient Toolkit | July 2019
A Close Look at PTSD Among Aging Adults | May 2019
Investing in Primary Care and Dismantling Fee-For-Service | May 2019
Assessing Cognitive Impairment in Older Patients | April 2019
Strengthening Diversity in Research Partnerships | April 2019
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