- What services are provided in the ePACE program?
- How does the ePACE Health program benefit me?
- What is involved in the choice of a Personal Health Record?
- Will the PHR be difficult to create and maintain?
- How can the ePACE Health program help me specifically with my medical care?
- What services are provided in the ePACE program?
Simply put, the ePACE Health program is centered around the creation of a Personal Health Record (PHR) and access to your physician 24/7. The ePACE program will help you choose the right PHR for you and your family. Our program will help you create and maintain this PHR so that better communication and coordination of your medical care can then occur. To complement this PHR tool, your physician will be available 24/7 through electronic means.
- How does the ePACE Health program benefit me?
Keeping your own personal health record (PHR) allows you to provide doctors with valuable information that can help improve the quality of care you receive. A PHR can help reduce or eliminate duplicate tests and allow you to receive faster, safer treatment and care in an emergency. In short, a PHR helps you play a more active role in yours and your loved ones' healthcare.
- What is involved in the choice of a Personal Health Record?
One of the principle distinguishing features of a PHR is the platform by which it is delivered. The types of platforms include: paper, personal computers, the internet, and portable devices. There is not one platform that is best suited for all patients thus the ePACE Health program will help you choose which PHR is best for you.
- Will the PHR be difficult to create and maintain?
It depends on the choice of the PHR electronic platform (PC based, Web based, Keychain or Hybrid). There are some that are more complicated than others. Some may require more advanced computer skills. The ePACE program will guide you through the creation process and help you with the ongoing methods to maintain your constantly changing health record.
- How can the ePACE Health program help me specifically with my medical care?
The ePACE Health program is designed to enhance the information available to the patient and their physicians or other healthcare providers. The Personal Health Record will systematically review your medical history to check for preventive services and the beneficial screening tests that need to be performed by your physician based on your age and gender. By having 24/7 coordinated access with all of your healthcare providers and by providing a continuous review of your healthcare condition, the ePACE Health program is improving the quality of your healthcare.