Welcome to Better Decisions Together! A New Forum to Highlight Leading Research and Perspectives in Patient-Centered Clinical Decision Support
New eGEMs section seeks to realize the dream of genuine patient-centered clinical decision support.
Jessica Ancker Named Editor of New eGEMs Section on Patient-Centered Clinical Decision Support
An expert on facilitating good decisions through health information technology, Ancker has studied both patient decision making and clinical decision support, and brings valuable expertise to this new role.
Threats to Science Are More Than Words
Rapid Evidence Review: What opportunities exist to improve consumer engagement in health care?
This rapid evidence review examines current evidence on opportunities and challenges for strengthening consumers’ engagement in their own health care.
People Value Different Aspects of Quality Care Depending on Their Health Needs
While previous research suggests that people prioritize interpersonal aspects of care quality, new research finds they also value clinical aspects of quality. How highly people rate the importance of these two aspects varies depending on their health needs.
Nurses Critical to VHA's Integrated Health Care System
The Fall 2017 edition of VA FORUM highlights research on the role of nurses throughout the VA.
6 Ways for Health Systems to Participate in Value-Based Transformation
Health System Integration Leader for Honor Health and Health Datapalooza co-chair Kelsey Mellard highlights six ways health systems can move toward value-based practices.
Connecting Medicaid and Public Health Officials to Increase Immunization Rates
AcademyHealth and the Colorado Children’s Immunization Coalition announce a partnership to improve vaccination rates of low-income children and pregnant women.
RTI and AcademyHealth Partner to Advance Evidence on Patient-Centered Clinical Decision Support
eGEMs, AcademyHealth’s open access journal, will launch a new special section to help disseminate research findings.
Research Finds Most Youth Prefer Face-to-Face Support for Mental Health
While technology can be a viable avenue for youth to receive mental health support, it is not the sole solution to connecting this population with personalized resources.