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Digital Health Strategy to Enable Comprehensive Care: The Importance of Digital Health in Health Centers


Virtual Learning Collaborative

Year Developed: 2024

Resource Type: Archived Webinar.

Primary Audience: Administrative Staff Clinicians PCAs
Secondary Audience: Board of Directors C-Suite (CEOs, CFOs, CIO, COOs, CMOs, etc.) Enabling Staff Outreach Staff

Language(s): English

Developed by: HITEQ (See other resources developed by this organization).

Resource Summary: In this session, participants learned why digital health strategy is essential for health centers to remain competitive, meet consumer and patient demands and make care more accessible for all patients. Attendees learned how digital health strategy improves patient care and engagement and improves health outcomes for all.

Resource Details: This series will equip participants with a framework through which to assess digital health tools, and the knowledge necessary to develop and implement a digital health strategy in which all health IT operates. By covering the foundational aspects of a digital health strategy, the significance in modern healthcare, regulatory considerations, and practical use cases, this series will provide valuable insights for health centers. With the increasing importance of digital health in comprehensive care delivery, it is essential for health centers to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field. By participating, attendees gained a deeper understanding of how digital health strategies can enhance the quality of care delivered, expand access, improve patient outcomes, and reduce total cost of care. Session 2: Thursday, May 23rd, 2024: The Importance of Digital Health in Health Centers This session delved into why a digital health strategy is crucial for health centers in the current healthcare landscape, including discussions of competition, patient and provider demands, and impacts on access. We discussed how a digital health strategy enhances patient care and engagement, and can improve clinical workflows, data management, and health outcomes.

Resource Topic: Health Information Technology (HIT)/Data

Keywords: Data Collection, Management, and Analytics, Documentation, Health Information Exchange (HIE), Implementation Tools, Integrated Care, Patient Portals, Payment and Reform.

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.