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Continued digital innovations across Ascension’s care footprint

Ascension’s Clinical Innovation Institute is helping advance digital transformation and drive more personalized and connected care. Through digital nudges, patients and clinicians are engaging in new ways that improve outcomes. These nudges have been associated with a 20% increase in follow-through on primary care needs, a 17% reduction in no-shows and cancellations and a 2% rise in net promoter score increase. 

With these reminders, Ascension proactively identifies visits that can be delivered virtually, uses digital nudges to prep and follow up with surgery patients, utilizes new technology and more. 

Read more about Ascension’s commitment to delivering innovative, patient-centered care here.

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