by Holly Meyer | Mar 21, 2023 | Behavioral Economics, Patient Access, Patient Communication, Patient Engagement, Population Health
With the United States having the highest healthcare expenditures of any high-income nation, you’d assume the country also has the best health outcomes. Unfortunately, you’d be wrong. Even though the U.S. spends more than $4 trillion annually — almost 18 percent of...
by Holly Meyer | Aug 17, 2022 | Patient Engagement
The shift from fee-for-service to value-based care has precipitated a focus on patient engagement. A majority of healthcare providers are developing and implementing a strategy for patient engagement and tools to achieve higher levels of engagement to not only boost...
by Alicia Norton | Jul 21, 2022 | Automation, Behavioral Economics, Patient Communication, Patient Engagement, Population Health, Secure Messaging
There used to be a longstanding belief – especially in the healthcare industry – that individuals made rational decisions based on logic and evidence. However, in recent years, we have begun to understand that they are strongly influenced by their own...
by Holly Meyer | Jun 14, 2022 | Patient Outreach, Population Health
It’s something a lot of individuals don’t like to discuss with others, yet it’s an issue with which many Americans struggle. It’s a problem that can be easily addressed but for which most people don’t seek treatment. We’re talking about mental illness. An estimated...
by Holly Meyer | Mar 2, 2022 | Patient Engagement
In healthcare, providers’ strategy to contain costs and enhance quality, value-based care is an essential component. And, as healthcare shifts from fee-for-service to value-based care, the demand for patient engagement has never been greater. In fact, more than half...