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Patient-physician e-mail communication: the kaiser permanente experience
1Kaiser Permanente Oakland, Oakland, CA.
Journal of Oncology Practice
|November 2, 2011
Summary
Kaiser Permanente
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Digital Health
- Patient Engagement
Background:
- Kaiser Permanente (KP) implemented a comprehensive electronic health record (EHR) system starting in 2004.
- Concurrent implementation of online services included secure messaging for patient-physician communication.
- Secure messaging adoption and usage grew significantly by 2010.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of secure messaging on healthcare delivery and patient outcomes within KP.
- To assess the association between secure messaging use and key healthcare metrics.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of secure messaging usage data from Kaiser Permanente's Northern California region in 2010.
- Correlation of secure messaging volume with office visit frequency and quality outcomes.
Main Results:
- Secure messaging use was associated with a reduction in physician office visits.
- Measurable improvements in quality outcomes were observed, particularly in primary care.
- High levels of patient satisfaction were reported.
Conclusions:
- Secure messaging is an effective tool for enhancing patient-physician communication.
- Digital health tools like secure messaging can positively influence healthcare efficiency and quality.
- Patient portal features contribute to improved patient satisfaction and potentially better health outcomes.
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