Patient Engagement | Momentum Health Strategies

07 Apr Trendy Thoughts

Posted at 19:13h in Antimicrobial Stewardship, Evidence-based Medicine, Health Innovation, Health Policy, Patient Engagement, Patient-Centered Care, Uncategorized by Jennifer Bright

Every other day I read an article about "trends in healthcare." Newt Gingrich said recently that anyone claiming to know the direction of healthcare in the future should be thrown out on his or her ear. Well, I agree no one can predict the future with...

05 Sep Ten Commandments of (Authentic) Patient Engagement

Posted at 18:42h in Patient Engagement, Patient-Centered Care by Jennifer Bright

I had a great conversation yesterday with a kindred spirit who is passionate about the importance of patient engagement. Not the “sound bite” version that has permeated policy and public dialogue and given rise to a new industry of apps, tools and “solutions.” Rather, I...

06 Jun The Power of One

Posted at 18:55h in Evidence-based Medicine, Patient Engagement, Patient-Centered Care by Jennifer Bright

I read a recent first-hand account from an ER physician about her experience as a patient with disbelief, at first, and then with frustration. She had access to well-educated caretakers and a well-resourced facility, but suffered as the result of misdiagnosis and a distinct lack...