Technology can enhance care coordination for pediatric patients with chronic diseases, according to a whitepaper by Boston Children's Hospital and Verizon Foundation.
The whitepaper, "Empowering Care Coordination with Technology: Opportunities to Transform Pediatric Care Delivery," describes how technology in four areas can improve pediatric care:
1. Care coordination. Technology can help all members of the care team, including the patient and family, communicate more easily.
2. Care management. Secure transmission of biometric and lab-specific data can aid clinical decision-making.
3. Education. Technology can improve understanding of and compliance with treatment programs.
4. Policy environment. Incentives for technology adoption can encourage a team-based approach to care.
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