Posts Tagged ‘medication’

It’s well known that patients’ day-to-day behavior greatly impacts their health outcomes. Yet one of the most common, impactful interventions for better health – the consistent use of prescribed medications – is met with striking shortfalls. Progressive health insurance organizations recognize this gap coupled with member expectations for digital connectedness: interactions that simplify day-to-day tasks, […]

Our country is in the midst of an opioid epidemic. We are seeing staggering statistics of drug abuse, not to mention graphic images and videos of the effects drugs are having on families and their loved ones. While the FDA has taken a serious stance in the fight against drug abuse and has even come […]

Living with disease and undergoing treatment can be life-changing. Patients may not understand their diseases, their treatment options, or even the implications of the medications they’re taking. The process can be confusing, complicated, and worrisome. With digital transformation becoming more sophisticated and prevalent, pharmaceutical and medical device companies have stepped up to the plate with […]

While we rolled into 2017, I thought it would be neat to see what our readers were, well, reading. Without further ado, here are the top 10 blog posts Perficient’s life sciences practice wrote that seemed to be popular among readers. They’re ranked in order of popularity, with number one being the most viewed piece. The 8 […]

  Medication non-adherence continues to be a big issue in the pharma industry, affecting clinical outcomes for both approved and unapproved drugs. And naturally, it increases overall healthcare costs. HealthPrize, a maker of medication adherence and patient engagement software, recently published statistics that further suggest gamification improves patient adherence to medication protocols, as well as […]