
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...
How to Proactively Improve Patient-Reported Outcome Measure Performance, in Real-Time
Patient-reported outcome (PRO) surveys collect unfiltered feedback at regular intervals, which is used to inform program-level improvement initiatives. The data provides a retrospective analysis of organizational performance and is monitored over time to evaluate the...
Patient-Reported Outcomes Improve Adherence and Symptom Management for Cancer Patients
Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are becoming an important measure of high-quality healthcare. They are a competitive differentiator for patients who are evaluating providers based on patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes. PROs also help organizations identify...
Improving Patient Use of At-Home Testing and Medical Device Management
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the explosion of new devices and technologies that enable the delivery of care to the home and they have the potential to improve patient lives and outcomes. While medical devices, diagnostics, and remote patient monitoring...
Why Patient Engagement is Critical for Chronic Disease Management
According to the CDC, six in ten Americans live with at least one chronic disease such as heart disease, hypertension, or diabetes. Chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability in America, and they are also a leading driver of healthcare costs. ...
Value-Based Care Advances Access, Quality, Equity and Affordability
Xtelligent Healthcare’s recent Payer+Provider Virtual Summit was focused on strategies for industry leaders to collaborate and innovate to significantly advance healthcare in the United States. A familiar topic came up in several sessions: value-based care. In a panel...
Nurses Are Uniquely Positioned to Bridge Gaps In Care
A recent report from the National Academy of Medicine titled, “The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity” highlighted the unique position nurses are in to reduce disparities in healthcare. They often are the first relationship the...
How Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are Rapidly Changing Patient Engagement
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies has had a tremendous impact on the consumer experience over the past few years. Most people are unaware of the role of AI and machine learning in their streamlined experience, but now expect the...
How Technology Can Help Specialty Pharmacies Support Adherence and Improve Satisfaction
Specialty pharmacies often serve patients who are managing medical conditions that require complex therapies. These treatment protocols can be confusing and overwhelming for patients who are just starting a new treatment. Patient engagement technology can help...
Key Takeaways from Digital Pharma East
This September, life sciences companies and solution providers came together at Digital Pharma East to share marketing strategies and best practices across the industry. Throughout the week, sessions highlighted the importance of leveraging data for better insights...
How Digital Innovation Can Improve the Patient Experience
The recent virtual summit, “Enhancing the Patient Experience with Digital Innovation,” included leaders from health systems and technology providers who offered perspectives on the future of digital communication and its impact on the patient experience as we emerge...
5 Ways Telehealth is Transforming the Patient Experience
The COVID-19 pandemic gave telehealth new prominence in healthcare. Many medical offices closed or restricted in-person visits to only high acuity medical needs and many patients were not willing to expose themselves to the virus by leaving their homes or entering a...
Developing a More Inclusive Clinical Trial Ecosystem
Clinical trials are essential to identify better ways to detect and treat diseases, improve management and survival of chronic conditions, and more. But despite the value of clinical trials, they face ongoing challenges with recruitment and retention, and have a...