Healthcare organizations must do a better job of controlling the symptoms of chronic disease to tackle the volatile cost structure of the industry, according to financial experts. Providers and payers need to work together to identify at-risk patients and use technology to generate active correspondence and encourage positive behaviors, ultimately reducing the number of hospital re-admissions. The responsibility for managing chronic disease falls on the patient, who should be incentivized to behave.
Why monitoring high tech systems and data is critical for New Zealand healthcare providers
New Zealand aims to have a top-tier healthcare system, and World Patient Safety Day brings awareness to areas of potential improvement, including cybersecurity. Given the
