Patient engagement is commonly used to describe the relationship between providers and their patients. Meaningful patient engagement occurs when there is a collaborative partnership between patients and their care team. To be actively engaged, patients (and their caregivers) must be included in the conversation and feel empowered to respond and contribute to managing their healthcare. Research continues to show that higher patient engagement results in cost savings. Effective communication throughout the care journey keeps providers and patients aligned and improves outcomes. Secure messaging, through a HIPAA-compliant clinical communication and collaboration platform, allows physician groups to engage with their patients throughout the care journey.

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