Patient generated data (PGD) via mobile health devices provides opportunities for better understanding of lifestyle behaviors of patients and social determinants of health. Authors of this article identified potential opportunities in use of PGD included agenda setting, self-care, and identification of potential social and lifestyle barriers.

The Texting for Better Care Toolkit provided by the Center for Care Innovations includes resources and guides for healthcare providers interested in implementing texting campaigns at their facilities. Tools include example consent forms and workflows, procedural diagrams for texting message flow, texting vendors and overall program strategies for use within safety net populations.

This webinar series will showcase how to make your service or practice more accessible to young adults (Millennials) in order to retain them in care.

New health information technology (health IT) training programs are now available to help health care workers and others stay current in the changing healthcare environment and deliver care more effectively. The new sessions include online and face-to-face formats, and are customized to address specific health IT skills needed by physicians, nurses, care coordinators, health IT specialists and other healthcare workers.

This is a list of professional and industry organizations and associations that can serve as a resource for staff interested in Health IT and quality and for those wanting to become more immersed in the field. Some of these may be appropriate for staff to join.