DUBLIN, Ohio, June 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- A series of
new clinical studies demonstrates the essential role that
patient-reported outcomes (PRO) analysis can play in advancing
patient-centered care. These studies also illustrate the
feasibility of leveraging user-friendly technology solutions to
collect PRO data in real-time, at the point of care.
In a recent Q&A blog post on Cardinal Health's online
thought leadership site, Essential Insights, Dr. Bruce Feinberg,
vice president and chief medical officer of Cardinal Health
Specialty Solutions, shares his insights on how PRO analysis can
help improve the quality of care while driving down costs. Dr.
Feinberg shared this research at the 2015 International Society of
Pharmacoeconomic and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) 20th
Annual International Meeting.
"The research we highlighted at ISPOR 2015 reinforces a simple
truth – if we want to find ways to improve the quality of life and
reduce costs of caring for patients with complex diseases, we need
to start by talking to patients themselves," says Dr. Feinberg.
"Patient reported outcomes data can help physicians determine the
most appropriate course of treatment – and address not only the
disease, but also patient's needs."
To learn more about this research, read Dr. Feinberg's full
Q&A blog post at Essential Insights, or take a look at the full
abstracts of Cardinal Health Specialty Solutions research presented
at ISPOR 2015.
About Cardinal Health
Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE:
CAH) is a $91 billion health care
services company that improves the cost-effectiveness of health
care. As the business behind health care, Cardinal Health helps
pharmacies, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical
laboratories and physician offices focus on patient care while
reducing costs, enhancing efficiency and improving quality.
Cardinal Health is an essential link in the health care supply
chain, providing pharmaceuticals and medical products and services
to more than 100,000 locations each day and is also the
industry-leading direct-to-home medical supplies distributor. The
company is a leading manufacturer of medical and surgical products,
including gloves, surgical apparel and fluid management products.
In addition, the company operates the nation's largest network of
radiopharmacies that dispense products to aid in the early
diagnosis and treatment of disease. Ranked #26 on the Fortune 500,
Cardinal Health employs 34,000 people worldwide. More information
about the company may be found at www.cardinalhealth.com and
@CardinalHealth on Twitter.
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