Efforts to improve clinical quality measures have become the norm for Medicare plans in the modern era of performance-based contracts. Payers are now incentivized to elevate their Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Star Ratings in order to maximize…
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7 Ways to Prevent Medication Non-Adherence in Teens
on August 3, 2021
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Dr. Linda Schultz
Medication non-adherence is a long-standing problem in the healthcare industry, significantly impacting patient outcomes and contributing to the rising costs of care. For patients in their teenage years, taking medications as prescribed presents even greater challenges. Adherence rates hover around…
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How Artificial Intelligence Can Promote Patient Engagement
on July 27, 2021
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AllazoHealth
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the power to dramatically transform healthcare—and in many ways, it already has. The use of AI in patient engagement programs is just one example of how it can encourage healthy behaviors, adherence to treatment, and proactive…
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How AI Can Influence Anti-Diabetic Medication Adherence
on July 20, 2021
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William Grambley
According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), 463 million people around the world are currently living with diabetes. IDF estimates that the number will jump to 578 million by 2030, and 700 million by 2045. Although these numbers are staggering, the…
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4 Benefits of Medication Management
on July 13, 2021
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Dr. Linda Schultz
Medication management is the process of evaluating drugs prescribed to a patient to ensure they’re taken properly. The ultimate goal of comprehensive medication management—which plays a vital role in modern healthcare—is to get the right drugs to the right patients…
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Utilizing Healthcare AI in Patient Engagement Programs
on July 6, 2021
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Dr. Linda Schultz
Artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed industries around the world, and healthcare is no exception. More and more, we’re learning that AI can be used to enhance the effectiveness of various pharmacy patient engagement programs. In many cases, AI technology can…
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3 Ways Patient Support Programs Can Improve Medication Adherence
on June 29, 2021
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William Grambley
Poor medication adherence can have significant consequences, ranging from worsening health conditions and comorbidities, to an increased risk of hospitalization and even mortality. However, well-designed patient support programs supplemented by smart data and technology have the potential to identify and…
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4 Consequences of Medication Non-Adherence
on June 22, 2021
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Dr. Linda Schultz
Adhering to prescribed medications and treatment plans is essential to achieving positive health outcomes. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), improvements to medication adherence can have a more direct impact on patient outcomes than improvements to the specific treatments…
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How Omnichannel Technologies Can Improve Patient Care
on June 15, 2021
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AllazoHealth
Emerging technologies have transformed many aspects of the healthcare industry, from how care is delivered to when and where patient interactions take place. Gone are the days of strictly in-office visits and phone-only support using legacy technologies. Instead, today’s consumers…
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5 Ways to Improve Medication Adherence in Children
on May 25, 2021
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William Grambley
Boosting medication adherence is consistently a top priority in healthcare. Emerging technologies have introduced several new ways for pharmacists, physicians, and care teams to proactively identify and intervene when patients are non-adherent, and although these innovations have certainly helped to…
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6 Reasons Why Non-Adherence Occurs
on May 18, 2021
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Dr. Linda Schultz
Medication non-adherence is a common and unfortunate reality in healthcare. Research has proven time and time again that despite intervention efforts, up to 50% of patients fail to take their medications as prescribed. Far too often, this results in unnecessary…
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