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There is much discussion these days about the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH). Social determinants are critical for patient-centered care. As health systems, payers and Medicare/Medicaid systems are striving to reduce costs and improve outcomes, one cannot ignore the SDOH and their impact on every aspect of healthcare. What are social determinants? The list is endless, but it generally falls into the categories of education, housing/neighborhood environment, economic stability, food, and access to healthcare. Almost

In an article written in April 2013, Jim DeMaine, MD, spoke to the need for using smart cards in our healthcare system. The power of smart cards goes beyond simple identification. Unfortunately, many do not realize the great power a plastic card with a small chip can provide to the patient. Dr DeMaine sites several hypothetical examples: Pierre arrives at the construction site, has his morning coffee and croissant, then ascends the scaffold to begin

Patients face this dilemma on a regular basis. They have been diagnosed with a serious condition. The doctor gives them the grim news. Perhaps it is surgery, chemo or an elective course of action to treat the condition. Patients are afraid to ask for a second opinion. There is a fear of the unknown. Additionally, there is a concern for hurting their physician’s feeling. But second opinions can be very beneficial. The value of a

ISeeYouCare’s Smart Health Card goes beyond traditional smart card capabilities and is truly a medical smart card system for patient record management. What is this? What is the benefit? Why should governments or organizations care about the difference? ISeeYouCare’s platform is the most robust medical smart card system for patient record management What is this? ISeeYouCare’s Smart Health Card Data Management System goes beyond the traditional capabilities and benefits of smart cards. Our smart health

The Benefits of smart cards in Healthcare have been touted for decades. Consider the following points: Electronically readable smart cards are one of the latest technological advances to affect revenue cycle management. A recent study from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) with the assistance of a contributing resource, the Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange (WEDI), examines such inquiries within a 55-page report about how electronically readable cards can be used by both beneficiaries and providers