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Institutional Profile: Center for Connected Health
Stephen O Agboola1, Joseph C Kvedar2
1Center for Connected Health at Partners Healthcare & the Department of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School, 25 New Chardon Street, Suite 400D, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
Personalized Medicine
|May 16, 2018
Summary
The Center for Connected Health develops innovative programs to deliver healthcare outside traditional settings, empowering patients to manage chronic diseases effectively. These connected health initiatives improve care quality and access for better health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare innovation
- Digital health
- Patient-centered care
Background:
- Rising prevalence of chronic diseases necessitates new healthcare delivery models.
- Traditional healthcare settings face challenges in managing chronic conditions.
- Need for accessible, patient-centric healthcare solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a new healthcare delivery model focused on connected health.
- To leverage technology for patient empowerment and improved health management.
- To transform healthcare delivery in response to chronic disease prevalence.
Main Methods:
- Developing technology-enabled, patient-centric connected health programs.
- Engaging patients, providers, and the connected health community.
- Integrating programs across a network of hospitals and major employers.
Main Results:
- Patients gain empowerment and skills to manage their health post-program ('graduation').
- Successful integration of connected health programs within a large healthcare network.
- Implementation by major employers, extending program reach.
Conclusions:
- Connected health initiatives offer a viable model for transforming healthcare delivery.
- Patient empowerment and improved self-management are key outcomes.
- Scalable and integrated programs can address the challenges of chronic diseases.
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