Given this dearth of data standards, what’s needed is a system that basically can process the data in a meaningful fashion. A longitudinal health record (LHR) that collects data from disparate sources and multiple formats is a vital component of continuous patient risk scores, risk stratification, and population health management.
For VBC to succeed, it is imperative that providers and payers share with patients their personal medical histories as well as educational materials that help individuals take a more proactive and effective role in their care management. An engaged patient is an empowered patient.

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About the authors: Lynn Carroll is the chief operating officer and Rahul Sharma, chief executive officer, of HSBlox, an Atlanta-based technology company empowering healthcare organizations with the tools and support to deliver value-based care (VBC) successfully and sustainably.
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