How Does Health Policy Impact Me?

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How can you use technology for better care?

Earlier this year , we hosted a “ How Can You use Technology for Better Care ? ” Empowered # patientchat on Twitter . Take a look at the top tweets and full transcript from the chat . TOP TWEETS

WHICH DIGITAL APPLICATIONS (IF ANY) DO YOU USE TO HELP MANAGE YOUR HEALTH AND WHY?

" Like many others , I use MyChart to communicate with my Hematologist , Nurse , view labs , but I also use an app called ColorNote to jot down anything I need to discuss with my Dr . I set a reminder with ColorNote for my appointment date so I don ' t forget anything !"

- @ Memej99

HAS TECHNOLOGY CHANGED HEALTHCARE TO BENEFIT PATIENTS? IF YES, HOW SO?

" Many docs poo poo “ Dr . Google .” I correctly diagnosed my family many years ago through good ol ' Google ."

- @ MaryOCMack

CLOSING THOUGHTS

" It ' s encouraging to see that patients see the power of using technology to help get the best care . "

- @ TryAceCancer

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