How Digital Tools Help FQHCs Close Care Gaps

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), crucial for millions with limited healthcare access, harness digital tools to enhance care coordination and patient experiences. Telehealth and digital solutions address issues leading to high costs and inferior outcomes, particularly in chronic care management and tackling social determinants of health. The Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers exemplifies this with an RSA grant-backed initiative. They utilize Bamboo Health’s technology to monitor patient care locations in real-time, facilitating timely notifications to care teams when patients seek external care. This enables seamless access to admission, discharge, and data transfer information, exemplifying how digital tools are bridging care gaps in FQHCs.