There are a lot of companies that claim they offer solutions that are powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and/or machine learning. But what exactly does that mean? AI and machine learning Artificial intelligence is a system that learns. It acquires…
For payers and pharmacists, designing an effective adherence program to support patients can be challenging, according to AllazoHealth’s William Grambley, COO, and Dr. Linda Schultz, VP, Clinical and Customer Success. Keeping these tips in mind can help. 1. Design your…
This year's election could have a major effect on adherence rates. Here are some possible changes in healthcare policy that could be enacted under Trump or Biden, and the impact on adherence. Revocation of the ACA In November, the Supreme…
The current model for medication therapy management (MTM), under Medicare Part D, is based on a set of minimum performance standards that all participating plans must meet to qualify for payment. However this model incentivizes plans to offer a minimum…
Polypharmacy, the simultaneous use of multiple drugs, is becoming more common as the population ages. More than 30% of older adults in the United States take five or more drugs, typically for multiple chronic conditions. How polypharmacy contributes to non-adherence…
Barriers to medication adherence can take the form of social determinants such as housing, employment and access to pharmacies – and systemic barriers such as pre-approvals, multiple prescriptions and affordability. But psychological barriers also play a major role. Understanding these…
Chronic disease patients benefit from telehealth pilot With COVID-19 closing physicians’ offices and preventing patients from in-person appointments, healthcare organizations have substantially increased use of telehealth. One group of patients that has benefited from the COVID-19-driven rush to telehealth are…
Improved understanding about the effect of social determinants of health (SDOH) on population health outcomes have spurred increased innovation from payers. Social determinants of health are the conditions where patients live, learn, work and play. Key SDOH areas include employment,…
Are you responsible for improving your plan’s quality ratings? Learn how to improve your performance on Star and other quality measures. Download our deck and get specific advice for payers on: The influence of population mix on performance Which patients…