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Electronic Patient Centered Communications Project

Endorsed by MA-SHARE Advisory Committee - September 29, 2003

Vision

The purpose of the Electronic Patient Centered Communications Project is to educate both health care providers and consumers about the appropriate and safe use of electronic communication in clinical care.

Sponsors

Daniel Z. Sands, MD, MPH; Center for Clinical Computing, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, is sponsoring this Project.

Project Description

Project objectives include:

  • Conduct several forums throughout Massachusetts to educate providers, managers, attorneys, risk managers and patients about safe and effective use of electronic communications
  • Introduce stakeholders to various vendor solutions
  • Create web site to further educate these publics
  • Track changes in electronic patient/physician communications over time

The Electronic Patient Centered Communications Project is aligned with MA-SHARE goals: there is potential for improvements in patient care, and it has a state-wide focus.

This page last updated April 21, 2005


For further information regarding the MA-SHARE initiative and its projects, please contact Gail Fournier, Partner, CSC Consulting, via e-mail. We welcome your further questions & look forward to your participation in our work and our events!