Supporting a population health approach in primary care: can electronic health records act as patient registries to support integrated mental health care?
Workshop reveals how electronic health records can enhance population health management in primary care, suggesting new models for integrated mental health care delivery.
Key Points
Integrating electronic health records for population health management improves chronic disease management in primary care settings, enhancing patient care delivery.
Participants will explore the implementation challenges of patient registries, learning how to utilize available EHRs for better mental health outcomes.
The workshop employs design thinking tools to uncover solutions for using EHRs effectively, addressing preventive care and patient engagement in chronic disease management.
Identifying aspects of population health management highlights the significance of electronic health records in supporting mental health care integration and efficiency.