HIT Consultant January 2, 2025
Patient adherence has been a top priority in healthcare for quite some time. One in five new prescriptions are never filled, according to the CDC, and about half of those that are filled are taken with incorrect dosage, timing, or duration. The results can be higher hospital admission rates, suboptimal health outcomes, and increased morbidity, with the cost of medication non-adherence estimated at $100–$300 billion in the U.S. annually. Post-it Note reminders, pillbox routines, and 90-day medication supplies are limited in effectiveness in improving medication initiation, adherence, and persistence.
Fortunately, as digital technologies evolve, healthcare organizations can become savvier and more successful in their efforts to improve medication behaviors. By combining advanced technology with robust data – whether through in-house...