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...
Top 3 Ways To Get Patients Back On Their Feet After Orthopedic Surgery
Start by Identifying the Challenges Patients Typically Face Orthopedic surgeries are significant procedures for many patients. Without proper preparation, guidance through the perioperative phase and careful attention to recovery after surgery, both the patient...
COVID-19 has revealed another great application for patient engagement technology
COVID-19’s Lasting Impact on Healthcare As we pass the one-year anniversary of the initial COVID-19 shutdown, the disease’s permanent impact on healthcare technology is significant. We’ve heard similar themes from many clients: telehealth is here to stay, a seamless...
4 strategies to encourage patients to come in for a colonoscopy
Despite that fact that colonoscopies can, many times, actually prevent cancer through polyp removal and are the best tool for early detection of colorectal cancer, patients still put them off for a variety of reasons - discomfort, time constraints, transportation...
What you should know about medical device adherence
Breakthroughs in medical technology, genetic testing, and pharmaceuticals are helping chronically ill patients live longer, more fulfilled lives. However, even with the immense benefits of these advancements, patients sometimes fail to fully comply with their care...
Leading healthcare providers share strategies to reduce care disparities
Spotlight on Social Determinants of Health This week’s Patient Experience Virtual Summit put a spotlight on disparities in care and what can be done to address them. The keynote speaker was Alisahah Cole, MD, System Vice President, Population Health Innovation and...
Patient Engagement Strategies That Create Sustainable Value for Patients
In order to engage patients in their care in a meaningful and sustained way, patients must see the value for themselves. A static repository of information like a patient portal might offer some short term benefit like retrieving test results or sending a secure...
Ensuring equitable vaccine distribution
Vaccine administration hurdles The COVID-19 vaccine roll out has been rocky to date. According to the CDC’s website (as of February 4, 2021), 35.2 million Americans have received their initial dose even though 57.5 million doses have been distributed. A key challenge...
How Gaps in Postpartum Care Impact New Mothers
Hypertension during pregnancy accounts for nearly 7% of all maternal deaths. At Twistle, we look at barriers to care, and how digital engagement tools can help. Maternal mortality in the United States The United States may spend the most of any nation on healthcare...
Home monitoring emerges as promising telehealth solution
Telehealth will remain an important part of healthcare post-pandemic This week BRI Network hosted its 6th National Telehealth Summit and it included sessions that spanned a range of topics including: the logistics of implementing a telehealth program, use cases and...
The COVID-19 Vaccine for Pregnant or Breastfeeding Women
Vaccine Guidance The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has published a Practice Advisory titled, Vaccinating Pregnant and Lactating Patients Against COVID-19. ACOG recommends that COVID-19 vaccines should not be withheld from pregnant...
Optimizing the Digital Patient Journey
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital health tools like telehealth appointments and lowered reimbursement-related barriers to virtual care. Now we are faced with the challenge of activating patients across the digital care journey -- ensuring...
The looming task of vaccinating an entire country
The administration of COVID-19 vaccines began just days after FDA emergency-use approvals were issued. Once healthcare personnel and long-term care facility residents have been inoculated, healthcare organizations will face the challenge of communicating with...