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...
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 complex medical conditions that require elaborate therapies. These treatment protocols can be very expensive and the associated medications are sometimes perishable, requiring careful handling and storage....
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...
Skip the Phone Calls. Engage Your Members in a New Way.
Growing healthcare costs and strained resources continue to be a major concern for the US healthcare system. In order to create a more sustainable model, payers are shifting incentives for providers to focus less on services and more on the overall health of their...