Healthcare Information Technology for Cardiovascular Medicine: Telemedicine & Digital Health (Health Informatics)

This unique book comprehensively reviews how information technology is changing cardiovascular medical practice. Chapters include a wide range of topics from specific technologies and virtual care education to large system implementation. Extensive illustrative material and specific case studies are included throughout to reinforce key concepts and enable the reader to develop an understanding of how information technology is impacting medical practice. Health equity, medicolegal ethics, and regulatory considerations are also covered. Healthcare Information Technology for Cardiovascular Medicine: Telemedicine & Digital Health provides a foundation for better understanding how these technologies impact cardiovascular care delivery. Its comprehensive analysis enables healthcare providers and other stakeholders to enhance clinical practice through digital health implementation. Contents Chapter 1: Telemedicine for Cardiovascular Disease Care 1.1 Cardiovascular Healthcare Technology 1.2 Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic 1.3 Ensuring Equitable Care 1.4 Quality Measures and Cost-Effectiveness in Telecardiology 1.5 Conclusion 1.6 Telemedicine Advantages 1.7 Data and Analytics Enable Telemedicine References Further Reading Chapter 2: Digital Health Solutions and Wearable Devices 2.1 Clinicians as Digital Health Champions 2.1.1 Evaluating a Digital Solution 2.2 Successfully Implementing a New Digital Health Solution 2.3 Wearable Devices 2.3.1 Wearables: Considerations for Designing Wearables Strategy Across the Patient Journey 2.3.2 New Technologies: Integrating and Measuring to Deliver Value 2.3.2.1 Value Pillar 1: Improving Clinician Experience 2.3.2.2 Value Pillar 2: Better Outcomes 2.3.2.3 Value Pillar 3: Lower Costs 2.3.2.4 Value Pillar 4: Improved Patient Experience 2.4 Conclusion References Chapter 3: Remote Patient Monitoring: Delegation of Responsibility 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Data and Context 3.2.1 Research Context 3.2.2 Clinical Context 3.2.2.1 Data Solicited by Providers 3.2.2.2 Data Not Solicited by Providers 3.3 Wearable Devices and Remote Patient Monitoring in Cardiology 3.4 Patient Driven Tools 3.5 What Harm Comes from Inaccurate Information? 3.6 Guidance for RPM Workflow Development and Implementation 3.7 Conclusions References Chapter 4: Building the Digital Heart Center 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Defining the Problem 4.3 Understanding the Technology 4.3.1 Data Collection Tools 4.4 Implementation 4.4.1 Regulatory Considerations 4.4.2 Monitoring and Evaluation 4.4.3 Iterations 4.4.4 Gaining Support for Widespread Adoption 4.5 Summary References Chapter 5: Financial Value for Cardiovascular Telemedicine 5.1 Defining Financial Value in Telemedicine 5.2 Financial Impact of Telemedicine Based on Location of Care 5.2.1 Hospital-Based Care 5.2.2 Outpatient Care 5.2.3 TeleCardiology in the Home 5.3 Stakeholder Based View of Cardiovascular Telemedicine Care 5.3.1 Stakeholders: Cardiologists 5.3.2 Stakeholders: Payers 5.3.3 Stakeholders: Patients 5.4 Summary References Chapter 6: Telemedicine as a Cardiovascular Center Growth Strategy: Patient Experience, Provider Satisfaction and Improved Access 6.1 Patient Experience 6.2 Improved Access 6.3 Provider Satisfaction 6.4 Digital Health Implementation 6.5 Guidelines and Workflows to Support Virtual Clinical Care 6.6 Quality Measures in Virtual Care 6.7 Conclusion Appendix: STAT User Experience Questionnaire References Chapter 7: The Digital Transformation of Cardiovascular Clinic Workflows 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Digital Transformation 7.3 Appointment Scheduling 7.4 Preparing for the Visit 7.5 Conducting the Visit 7.6 After the Visit 7.7 Conclusion References Chapter 8: Optimizing Telehealth for Special Populations and Closing the Digital Divide: Addressing Social Determinants of Health in Virtual Care 8.1 Elderly Populations 8.2 Disabilities 8.3 Palliative Care 8.4 Language Barriers 8.5 Health Literacy Barriers 8.6 Social Determinants of Health References Chapter 9: Education in Virtual Care Delivery: Clinician Education and Digital Health Literacy 9.1 A Brief Exploration of the Transformative Forces Affecting the Delivery of Healthcare 9.1.1 Economic Globalization 9.1.2 Cost of Health Care 9.1.3 Societal and Provider Demographics 9.1.4 Shifting Reimbursement Models 9.1.5 Social Determinants of Health 9.1.6 Rapidity of Technology Advancement 9.1.7 Summary of Driving Forces 9.2 Education and Training: Requirements for Virtual Care Delivery 9.2.1 What Training Will Virtualist Care Clinicians Require? 9.2.2 Elements of Virtual Health Care Training: The Core Curriculum 9.3 Educating the Virtual Educator 9.4 Educating the Patient: Digital Health Literacy 9.4.1 Health Literacy 9.5 Summary References Chapter 10: Trust in Artificial Intelligence: Clinicians Are Essential 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Overview of Artificial Intelligence 10.2.1 Expert Systems 10.2.2 Machine Learning (ML)-Driven Systems 10.2.3 Hybrid Systems 10.3 Machine Learning in Healthcare 10.3.1 Clinical Data Interpretation Powers AI 10.3.1.1 Decision Support 10.3.1.2 Exploration 10.3.1.3 Discovery 10.4 Trustworthiness Mechanisms 10.4.1 Predictability 10.4.2 Procedural Transparency 10.4.3 Algorithmic Transparency 10.4.4 Robustness 10.5 Artificial Intelligence Alongside Healthcare Practitioners 10.5.1 Input Engineering 10.5.2 Model Development 10.5.3 Clinical Deployment 10.5.4 Model Correction 10.6 Conclusion References Correction to: Digital Health Solutions and Wearable Devices Corrections to: Chapter 2 in A. B. Bhatt (ed.), Healthcare Information Technology for Cardiovascular Medicine, Health Informatics, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-81030-6_2 Index