The “communities of practice,” which aim to determine specific treatments that will best improve patient outcomes, will share best practices and lessons they have learned. The ONC will also develop a performance measurement and reporting capability that will enable beacon communities to track results and implement process improvements.
In one beacon community in Detroit, communications with Medicaid patients will be tested to help patients keep better track of physician appointments, organize medications and receive personal health reminders. Other beacon communities will utilize and examine telehealth services as a way of monitoring patient health remotely.
Read the news report about beacon communities.
Read other coverage about beacon communities:
– Office of National Coordinator Setting Measures for New Beacon Communities
– ONC Chooses Final Beacon Cities to Track Healthcare IT Innovation, Outcomes
