Behavioral healthcare practices are increasing their use of patient portal and mobile apps to better engage with their patients. These tools can offer telehealth integration, access to information about self-care and healthy habits, and a system for reporting health indicators over time. Many are shifting from being centered around appointments and payments towards acting as digital extensions of care. This approach can help build long-term relationships with patients and lead to operational improvements, such as reducing clerical errors and no-show appointments.
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