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The Role of Technology in Engaging Patients

Survey says: Remind me, please!

This article first appeared on Jim Rattray’s blog earlier this month. A regular contributor to EngagingPatients.org, you’ll always find Jim at the intersection of healthcare and technology.   Americans want more reminders about their health — and they think technology may be just what the doctor ordered. A recent survey by the Varolii Corporation showed […]

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Jim Rattray Jim Rattray is Executive Vice President of Bennett Group in Boston, an award-winning full-service integrated marketing, communications and advertising agency. With decades of experience as a journalist and professional communicator, he has been recognized for his work with numerous national and regional awards and has spoken to marketing and PR audiences around the country on using new tools for public relations, marketing and patient engagement. Rattray is a registered Apple Developer and the creator of MyHealth for iPhone.

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Building a Common Understanding

Patient Engagement: What is It and Why Should I Care

Last week I attended a panel on Patient Engagement hosted by Health 2.0 Atlanta. The debate was lively with lots of good conclusions drawn. One conclusion I want to discuss here is this: Patients may not understand the value of being engaged. I think this is a disconnect that needs to be addressed in order […]

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Keyton Weissinger is a 20-year veteran of IT with a keen focus on healthcare. In his role as VP of Innovation for Standard Register Healthcare, it's his job to watch and anticipate trends in healthcare, then to act as an entrepreneur-in-residence to spearhead development of solutions to emerging information and communication needs. Follow him on Twitter @PatientEngaged

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Patient-Centered Care

When We Know Better, We Do Better: The e-Patient Awakening

I have had a few moments in my life where I have experienced thoughts of impending doom. You know, when you thought you were on the right track and something happens to wake you up to see a totally different perspective? I like to call it the moment of “what did I just get myself […]

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Arundi Venkayya Arundi Venkayya is marketing and public relations manager for Taylor Healthcare, curator of EngagingPatients.org and administrator of the Sherman Award program which recognizes excellence in patient and family engagement. Before joining Taylor Healthcare, Arundi was an editor at the Dayton Daily News and served as public relations manager for Dayton Children's Hospital.

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