Source: TechTarget Patient Engagement
Cancer patients have higher digital patient engagement than their peers with no history of cancer, with new data from the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT showing more patient data access among those with a recent cancer diagnosis. This is good news, ASTP added, considering the emphasis the White House has placed on patient navigation and data access for cancer patients. “For cancer survivors and those managing a recent diagnosis, having access to online medical records via patient portals or smartphone-based health apps is critical to managing complex health needs, such as viewing lab results or clinical notes, communicating with providers, and sharing information with caregivers and other providers involved in their care,” the newly rebranded office wrote in a data brief.