Patients and physicians nationwide are leveraging health information technology (health IT) to make their health care interaction more efficient and effective without necessarily having to be face-to-face. The use of existing and emerging technologies—such as cell phones, personal health records, mobile apps, and monitoring devices—are creating ways for patients and providers to monitor health conditions remotely. Endocrinologist, Dr. Gail Nunlee-Bland, shared her story with ONC about several studies she has done looking at how using health information technology can improve her patients’ diabetes self-management.

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