Harnessing Data to Drive Better Patient Outcomes
- Dr. Marico Bryant Howe
- Sep 29
- 1 min read
Community Health Centers are more than places to receive care — they are data-driven engines for improving community well-being. By leveraging electronic health records (EHRs) and secure data-sharing systems, CHCA can track patient needs and ensure follow-up care is timely and effective.
For instance, real-time dashboards allow providers to monitor chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension across patient populations. This helps clinicians identify gaps in care and tailor interventions to those most at risk. IT innovations like patient portals and telehealth platforms are also empowering patients to take a more active role in their health.
As technology evolves, so does our capacity to make smarter, faster decisions that directly improve outcomes. At CHCA, data is not just numbers — it’s the story of our patients’ health journeys.
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