Enter the Era of Value-Based Care In recent years, rising healthcare costs have prompted a shift from fee-for-service payment models to pay-for-performance, or “value-based,” reimbursement. Alternative payment models have transformed healthcare as we know it,…
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Boosting medication adherence is consistently a top priority in healthcare. Emerging technologies have introduced several new ways for pharmacists, providers, and care teams to proactively identify and intervene when patients are non-adherent, and although these…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted just about every facet of our lives between 2020 and 2022. So much has changed, from how we interact socially to how we access healthcare and take our medications. So…
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Pharmaceutical companies are increasingly investing in patient support programs designed to increase engagement, optimize medication use, and achieve better health outcomes. However, not all patient outreach is effective, and getting it right is essential to…
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Rare diseases: although statistically uncommon, their burden is significant. Between 25 and 30 million Americans live with rare diseases. These diseases include cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, and as many as 7,000 other…
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Specialty drugs are essential for treating complex, chronic conditions. However, they’re also relatively expensive, and prices are continually rising. According to an AARP report, the average specialty drug price is rising more than three times faster…
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Pharmaceutical companies spend more than $5 billion on patient support programs each year, but only 3 percent of patients actually use them. So what gives? What does an effective patient support program look like, and…
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Chronic conditions impact 6 in 10 Americans, according to estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Many of those patients are prescribed medication to treat their condition; however, medication non-adherence in patients…
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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…
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