UAB Health System Is Improving Discharge Process With Patient Engagement Technology

To optimize patient outcomes during care transitions, healthcare providers must integrate discharge planning across the entirety of the care continuum. By utilizing technology, healthcare organizations can develop data-driven structures to enhance the discharge process and ultimately, improve the patient experience.

At the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Health System, innovation in care delivery is a key organizational priority. As a national leader in clinical care, biomedical research, and medical education, UAB is advancing healthcare by developing innovative care management models that change countless lives. Implementing a culture of safety and coordination has allowed the system to rapidly deploy processes that improve patient care inside and outside of their facility.