In a review of nearly 700 studies for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), researchers found that interactive consumer health IT tools were usable and effective in multiple settings with different populations.

The incidence of, and risk for, serious health conditions such as alcoholism, depression and falls in the elderly—to name just a few—is high. Yet studies show that general practitioners and specialists alike often do not diagnose many patients who would benefit from early intervention. A good many others are under-diagnosed. Even in home care environments, employees have additional opportunities to screen patients and enhance care.

This comes as no surprise to most healthcare professionals, who, despite the very best intentions, don’t have staff, technology or a process to screen patients efficiently and cost effectively. With just minutes to spend in appointments, you only have time to treat each patient’s most immediate health needs.

However, research consistently demonstrates that early screening reduces healthcare costs and improves quality of life for patients who suffer from treatable or preventable health conditions. With widespread implementation of Electronic Health Records, and CareData Trak’s integrated, easy-to-use screening tools, you will improve patient care and your financial performance.

CareData Trak provides real-time, customized screening and reporting solutions for the healthcare industry. With up-to-the-minute individual and aggregate patient assessments, you can make sound healthcare and practice business decisions.