Patient Engagement

Being prescribed medication can be scary. There are many unknowns as a patient and some of these unknowns remain unanswered after leaving the doctors office. Medication counseling is a vital part of prescribing medication and is often forgotten. Medication counseling is a conversation between a provider and patient that discusses how a medication should be taken, what side effects to look out for, and ways to reduce side effects. This conversation can answer a lot

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, online appointments, meetings, and classes have become the new normal. Healthcare has adapted by extending resources to an online model. Digital health, especially telemedicine, is becoming more and more popular. Having a virtual visit with a pharmacist, doctor, or nurse can be more convenient for a patient’s busy schedule especially when they can’t find time in their day to spend at the doctor’s office. Online healthcare resources are becoming more common,

Heart-related diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. In 2019, heart-related disease contributed to 32% of deaths worldwide. Risk factors, such as smoking and lack of exercise, play a huge role in heart diseases related deaths. Non-adherence to medication plays another role making medication management important in CVD management. Not filling your prescription or forgetting to take your medication can make any health issue much worse, especially heart-related diseases. Chance of death can increase

Trying to self-manage complex medication regimens can be overwhelming for patients and affect their medication adherence. Now add in high co-pays that prevent patients from accessing their prescribed medications and you have further complicated an already complex situation. With drug manufacturers developing new and innovative medications to treat chronic diseases, it’s estimated that 65% of newly launched medicines within the next 4 years will be specialty medications (1). These new therapies are great but come

Helping Each Other Through This The hazards – known and unknown — of the present public health crisis can seem overwhelming as we adjust to our new circumstances. We fear for ourselves and our loved ones: our aging parents who live in a different city and are more susceptible to COVID-19; our children, who may be less prone to getting sick but can still spread the virus; and our friends and colleagues who have health

4 Ways to Increase Patient Engagement One of the top priorities for healthcare providers should be to ensure that patients are active participants in their treatment, care plans, and overall well being. While consumers are becoming more curious about the treatment options available to them, they often don’t have time to discuss options or outcomes with their providers. In 2018, 33% of healthcare providers spend about 17-24 minutes per visit, which may not be enough for patients