Healthcare IT Today published an article quoting Nextech CTO David Metcalfe about innovating EHRs with patient-generated health data (PGHD) and wearable technology. Metcalfe was among several healthcare industry experts sharing insights. He emphasized the importance of identifying specific problems first and then determining how PGHD supports the overall care experience.
"It’s important for providers to discern and understand the purpose of this data before integrating it in clinical workflows and EHRs. While PGHD has potential benefits, it can also crowd out important information and be more overwhelming than beneficial if integrated without clear intention."
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