Using the Quadruple Aim Framework to Measure Impact of Heath Technology Implementation: A Case Study of eConsult

@article{Liddy2018UsingTQ,
  title={Using the Quadruple Aim Framework to Measure Impact of Heath Technology Implementation: A Case Study of eConsult},
  author={Clare E Liddy and Erin Keely},
  journal={The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine},
  year={2018},
  volume={31},
  pages={445 - 455}
}
  • C. LiddyE. Keely
  • Published 1 May 2018
  • Medicine, Political Science
  • The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine
Background: Health technology solutions are too often implemented without a true understanding of the system-level problem they seek to address, resulting in excessive costs, poor adoption, ineffectiveness, and ultimately failure. Before implementing or adopting health care innovations, stakeholders should complete a thorough assessment to ensure effectiveness and value. In this article, we describe how to evaluate the impact of a health technology innovation through the 4 dimensions of care… 
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