What is Digital Health Technology?

Digital health technology encompasses electronic tools and systems that collect, analyze, and share health information to improve patient care delivery and outcomes. This broad category includes mobile health apps, wearable devices, electronic health records (EHRs), patient portals, remote monitoring systems, and health information exchanges. Examples range from fitness trackers that monitor daily activity and heart rate to sophisticated clinical decision support systems that help doctors diagnose conditions using artificial intelligence algorithms.

Why digital health technology matters

• Enhances patient engagement: Empowers individuals to actively participate in their healthcare through access to personal health data and self-management tools
• Improves care coordination: Facilitates real-time information sharing among healthcare providers, reducing errors and duplicated services
• Enables data-driven decisions: Provides healthcare organizations with analytics tools to identify trends, improve quality measures, and optimize resource allocation

How Solace can help

A Solace advocate can help you navigate the growing landscape of digital health tools, understand privacy implications of health apps and devices, and ensure your digital health information is properly shared among your healthcare providers. Advocates can also assist with troubleshooting patient portal access and maximizing the benefits of available digital health resources.