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Patient navigators—defined as individuals who help patients move through the complex care continuum—can improve access to care and patient engagement, which can translate into better outcomes.

The Cures Act gives consumers unprecedented control over their health information. It is up to health organizations to ensure patients wield that power safely and responsibly.

Reasons cited include confusion about their health, disappointment in the level of Q&A they have with their doctor, and a need to do more research.

The committee will be instrumental in driving the Foundation’s holistic vision to nurture a solutions-based, resource-dense hub for consumers, advocates, and healthcare industry stakeholders invested in health literacy, access, and equity.