How might AI, digital health technologies, and open notes transform diagnosis while addressing health disparities? Read highlights from the National Academies Forum on Advancing Diagnostic Excellence.
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Guidelines for Patient-Centered Documentation in the Era of Open Notes: A Qualitative Study
This study by Vanka, et al, presents 10 guidelines for patient-centered medical documentation, emphasizing respect, clarity, and inclusivity in clinical notes. These principles aim to empower patients, improve trust, and enhance medical education on open notes practices.
OpenNotes Study Aims to Mitigate Scanxiety & Misinformation in Cancer Care
Led by OpenNotes, the study, “Mitigating Misinformation & Scanxiety for Cancer Patients,” focuses on reducing the stress and confusion patients may face when receiving medical test results electronically before having the opportunity to discuss them with a clinician.
OpenNotes Team Members Honored
Two OpenNotes leaders, Liz Salmi and Chethan Sarabu, have been honored with prestigious awards for their groundbreaking work in neuro-oncology advocacy and sustainable health informatics—read more about their inspiring achievements.
OpenNotes and Abridge Partner to Research and Evaluate AI-Generated Visit Summaries
OpenNotes, an international leader in health transparency research, and Abridge, a leading generative AI platform for clinical documentation, launched a partnership that will bring patient-clinician conversations to the forefront of research to enhance patient notes.
Webinar Recording: Supporting Patients & Care Partners Through Health Information Technology
Being a care partner can be a deeply rewarding experience, but it also comes with unique challenges. How can health information technology ease some of this burden? Explore innovative ways to support patients and their care partners.
OpenNotes and ASTP Study Reveals Pathways to Overcoming Barriers to Sharing Sensitive Social Determinants of Health Data
New research identifies promising strategies to enhance transparency, build trust, and standardize the collection of social determinants of health data.
Study: Leveraging a patient portal to help patients formulate their healthcare goals
This study tested self-directed tools for older adults with chronic conditions to identify healthcare priorities. Website engagement was low, but 26% completed an Epic previsit questionnaire. Most found it helpful, and physicians noted it facilitated end-of-life care discussions.
OpenNotes Behavioral Health Leader Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Steve O’Neill, LICSW, BCD, JD, was honored with a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW-MA). This recognition celebrated Steve’s extraordinary contributions to social work, bioethics, patient care, and transparency in healthcare.
The Importance of Shared Access Features in Online Patient Portals: Insights from Recent Research
Patient portals are vital tools for managing health information, providing patients with direct access to medical records, lab results, and communication with healthcare providers. However, two recent publications suggest their full potential is not realized until these portals support shared access for care partners, allowing them to participate in a patient’s healthcare securely and effectively.
