How Managing Chronic Conditions Is Streamlined with Digital Technology
According to the CDC, 6 in 10 adults in the United States have a chronic condition and 4 in 10 adults have two or more. As that number continues to grow across the United States, it is creating significant challenges for both patients and their healthcare providers....
How Managing Chronic Conditions Is Streamlined with Digital Technology
According to the CDC, 6 in 10 adults in the United States have a chronic condition and 4 in 10 adults have two or more. As that number continues to grow across the United States, it is creating significant challenges for both patients and their healthcare providers....
How Remote Patient Monitoring Can Reduce Healthcare Inequities
Leveraging RPM Technologies to Reach More Patients Addressing healthcare inequities is no simple task. The causes are complex, from environmental to socioeconomic factors, and aren’t easy to address. There are opportunities, though, to bridge gaps in healthcare by...
Preventing Breast Cancer Requires a New Approach to Screening and Detection
Early detection of breast cancer is a key factor in successful treatment and optimal clinical outcomes, yet many patients do not receive preventive care according to medical guidance. Patients who neglect regular medical care may not realize they are overdue for...
Top Things to Know About Patient Engagement Technology
Investing in digital health to engage patients across the continuum of care can deliver big returns including better outcomes, greater satisfaction, and reduced costs. Ensuring patients are engaged and satisfied continues to be particularly important as acquiring and...
Innovating with Simple Digital Tools for Sustained Patient Engagement
The American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) 2022 Annual Conference in San Antonio features an excellent lineup of healthcare leaders. Topics included mental health and well-being, health equity, the impact of the pandemic, and advancing patient engagement....
Improving Care for Rural Communities with Digital Health Tools
Sound healthcare requires reliable networks that include primary physicians and specialists. However, rural America tends to lack these networks. Medical providers serving rural populations often work alone, sometimes without even basic resources like a hospital,...
Creating a Better Patient Experience for Urogynecologic Surgery
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, also known as urogynecology, helps women with pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) like urinary or fecal incontinence and prolapse. These conditions can negatively impact quality of life, but seeking treatment for PFDs can...
Bridging Gaps in Preoperative Preparation with Coordinated Outreach
Improving Preoperative Optimization Optimizing a patient’s medical condition and addressing modifiable risks prior to surgery can improve outcomes and patient satisfaction. Significant gaps, however, persist in preoperative patient management and risk mitigation. In...
How Proactive Patient Communication Removes Barriers to Adherence
“Drugs don’t work in patients who don’t take them.” − Former U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Coop Patient adherence to their prescribed medications is essential for optimal outcomes, especially as it relates to chronic disease prevention and management. The...
Do You Have a CAHPS Early Warning System in Place?
The Financial Impact of Dissatisfied Medicare Beneficiaries Healthcare organizations across the country use the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) survey to assess patient experiences. CAHPS insights help organizations understand their...
Patient Engagement Best Practices for Life Science Companies
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital health tools, such as telehealth appointments, and lowered reimbursement-related barriers to virtual care. As more healthcare interactions continue to move to a virtual format, there’s a new emphasis on the...
5 Factors in Designing a Competitive Digital Patient Engagement Strategy
Traditional healthcare providers are facing significant competition from new entrants in the market like major retailers Walmart and Amazon, and disruptors offering alternative ways to access care like VillageMD, which is aiming to change access to primary...