Medication adherence
Medication non-adherence is pervasive healthcare problem, accounting for up to $300 billion in U.S. healthcare costs per year. Learn about the tools and solutions available to improve medication adherence.
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Medication adherence: is it all in our minds?
In last month’s blog post, I discussed why patients may not take medications as prescribed, including economic causes, access, and personal habits. This month, we’re taking a look at some more psychological reasons why patients may fail to adhere to their medications.
Medication dispensing systems: how payers, providers, and pharmacies can boost adherence
Every day, our healthcare system is disrupted by a national medication nonadherence crisis.
Medication adherence vs compliance: How smart tools can bridge the nonadherence gap
‘Medication adherence’ and ‘medication compliance’ have historically been used interchangeably. After all, both terms relate to a patient’s ability to take their medication as prescribed. Although adherence and compliance seem synonymous, read on to discover their subtle differences.
Medication adherence tools: best options for providers, payers, and pharmacies
Did you know that one in five patients don’t fill their prescriptions as directed? And among those who do, half of them don’t take their medications as prescribed?
Medication nonadherence can have life-threatening consequences, and costs our healthcare system $100 billion in avoidable hospitalizations. It’s no wonder why patient adherence is a high priority for providers, insurance payers, and pharmacies.