December 11, 2024
Strengthening Digital Health Infrastructure Can Transform Telehealth and Improve Patient Outcomes, Says Info-Tech Research Group in New Resource

In its newly published blueprint, Info-Tech Research Group outlines five foundational strategies for healthcare providers to improve digital access and patient engagement. The comprehensive resource will equip providers with the tools needed to overcome barriers to telehealth adoption, fostering a more inclusive and equitable healthcare environment.

TORONTO, Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – As telehealth continues to reshape the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, many healthcare organizations face challenges in scaling these services due to issues in data security, digital integration, and patient engagement. Info-Tech Research Group, in its newly released resource Assess Telehealth and Patient Self-Management Readiness, provides insights into these obstacles, which can hinder telehealth adoption and compromise the quality of patient outcomes. The resource offers healthcare providers a structured approach to evaluate and enhance their digital capabilities, improve patient self-management, and drive positive outcomes in care delivery.

Info-Tech Research Group's "Assess Telehealth and Patient Self-Management Readiness" blueprint details five key pillars that healthcare IT leaders should prioritize within their digital modernization strategies to bridge the gaps in digital and telehealth equity. (CNW Group/Info-Tech Research Group)
Info-Tech Research Group’s “Assess Telehealth and Patient Self-Management Readiness” blueprint details five key pillars that healthcare IT leaders should prioritize within their digital modernization strategies to bridge the gaps in digital and telehealth equity. (CNW Group/Info-Tech Research Group)

“Population health management aims to improve population health outcomes by addressing various factors that affect health, including medical care, social determinants, and individual behaviors,” says Neal Rosenblatt, principal research director at Info-Tech Research Group.

Info-Tech’s research findings highlight the critical role of technology in advancing patient engagement and self-management. The firm explains in the blueprint that through advanced digital platforms, patients can seamlessly access their medical records, schedule appointments, request prescription refills, and communicate directly with healthcare providers, empowering them to take a proactive role in managing their health. Furthermore, the adoption of virtual consultations is particularly advantageous for patients with mobility challenges or those residing in remote areas, allowing them to connect with healthcare providers from the comfort of their homes. Info-Tech advises that this shift toward a technology-driven healthcare model not only increases accessibility but also promotes equity in healthcare, resulting in improved patient satisfaction and better health outcomes.

“A pivotal component of population health management is patient engagement and self-management. Patient engagement in value-based healthcare is crucial for improved health outcomes, lower costs, and a better patient experience,” explains Rosenblatt. “It involves a patient’s active participation in their own healthcare from prevention to treatment and recovery.”

In its Assess Telehealth and Patient Self-Management Readiness blueprint, the global IT research and advisory firm details five key pillars that healthcare IT leaders should prioritize within their digital modernization strategies to bridge the gaps in digital and telehealth equity:


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