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Pharmacotherapy is one of the main interventional strategies in medicine. However, patients varying in age and medical conditions fail to take their medication as prescribed. In recent years, there has also been an increase[¹] in the number of individuals taking several medications simultaneously, which poses further complications. It is estimated…

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Cancer is a complex disease that is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Although mortality rates continue to decline due to preventative efforts and better care, cancer diagnoses overall are predicted to increase[¹] in North America over the next few years. Healthcare providers that treat cancer…

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Therapeutic patient education[¹]aims to enable patients to manage their condition and prevent avoidable complications while maintaining or improving their quality of life. It aims to produce a therapeutic effect that will complement all other interventions, such as pharmacological or physical therapy interventions.Patient education is an essential part of the treatment…

Illustration of a coputer demonstrating healthcare cybersecurity challenges with the text "Securing ePHI in the Age of Digital Health Tools to the left.
Securing ePHI in the Age of Digital Health Tools is a three-part blog series that explores how healthcare providers can protect PHI and mitigate healthcare data security risks associated with patient engagement technologies by implementing the right security protocols. Read parts two and three now. Supply chain attacks are a…

Illustration of healthcare application security measures with the text "Securing ePHI in the Age of Digital Health Tools" to the left.
Securing ePHI in the Age of Digital Health Tools is a three-part blog series that explores how healthcare providers can protect PHI and mitigate healthcare data security risks associated with patient engagement technologies by implementing the right security protocols. Read parts one and three now. In the first article of…

Illustration of a cell phone with a login for securing patient data and the text "Securing ePHI in the Age of Digital Health Tools" to the left
Securing ePHI in the Age of Digital Health Tools is a three-part blog series that explores how healthcare providers can protect PHI and mitigate healthcare data security risks associated with patient engagement technologies by implementing the right security protocols. Read parts one and two now. Patient engagement technology is in…

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Technological innovation and demand in healthcare are driving the need for patient-centered digital care management. Being able to effectively support patients when they need it and at the right time can help manage chronic issues and aid in individuals reaching their health goals quicker. Below we outline actions providers can take…

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With patient-centered care becoming a driving force behind the healthcare industry, understanding and improving the patient experience is becoming crucial to make your organization more efficient, deliver higher quality care, and retain patients. The patient experience comprises every interaction a patient has within the healthcare system. How easy is it…

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As the consumerization of the healthcare industry continues, higher patient expectations have altered every touchpoint of the healthcare journey. Even before an appointment is booked, the patient journey has begun. But what is it, why should we discuss it and what measures can be taken to improve it? The patient journey…

emr patient portal blog article
The recent acceleration of virtual care is causing waves across the healthcare industry. In an attempt to keep up with an increased demand for online services for patients, current Electronic Medical Record (EMR) vendors are promoting more and more piecemealed patient engagement solutions to keep up with increasing demands for…