Patient Digital Engagement With After Visit Summary in Ambulatory Care - Takeaways - MDSpire

Patient Digital Engagement With After Visit Summary in Ambulatory Care

  • By

  • Ryan Thomas Halvorson

  • Sophia Wang

  • Liam Wong

  • Akash Vasanthan

  • Robert Thombley

  • Brian T. Feeley

  • A. Jay Holmgren

  • May 28, 2026

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    The after visit summary (AVS) is a key communication tool in US outpatient care, providing patients with personalized health information.

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    Digital AVS delivery has increased due to regulations and the COVID-19 pandemic, transitioning from printed formats to patient portals.

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    Despite high awareness of digital AVS, only 54% of patients reported accessing it, indicating potential gaps in engagement.

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    The time cost for physicians to document AVS has not been quantified, despite significant EHR-related burdens contributing to burnout.

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    This study aims to analyze digital AVS engagement patterns and associated physician time costs to improve patient communication strategies.

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Patient Digital Engagement With After Visit Summary in Ambulatory Care

  • by Ryan Thomas Halvorson, Sophia Wang, Liam Wong, Akash Vasanthan, Robert Thombley, Brian T. Feeley, A. Jay Holmgren

  • May 28, 2026

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