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HIT-powered care plans can personalize the patient experience

On October 19, 2021

Patients want highly tailored health care experiences—like those they enjoy in every other area of their life as consumers. They want their experience to be more personalized and catered to them as individuals: 61% said they’d visit their health care provider more often if the communication experience felt more personalized.1

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Patient Engagement, Healthcare Providers, Technology, Clinical Workflow, Patient Experience, Care Journey

5 tips to help your patients quit tobacco

On October 15, 2021

Quitting tobacco may be a common conversation you have with your patients to help improve their health. So why does the recommendation stick with some patients, but not others? Because quitting smoking is really hard! It’s a process, but every reminder of the benefits of quitting can help advance them in their journey. Approaching the subject with empathy and helpful resources can increase your patient’s chances for success. 

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Patient Education, Healthcare Providers, Payer/Health Plans, Tobacco Cessation

5 ways health literacy can work–for everyone

On October 7, 2021

Health literacy is about reaching people where they are—and getting through to them. Do you want compliance with instructions and medications? Better outcomes? Fewer readmissions? All of this starts with a patient being able to grasp what you want them to know. They need to be able to pay attention to the details you want them to see. They need to understand what’s at stake, and what their role is. They need to have reasonable expectations, and know what clear steps they must take.

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Patient Engagement, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthcare Providers, Payer/Health Plans

5 ways to fight health misinformation

On September 23, 2021

In the age of immediate information, people are thirsty for answers—and they want them right now. Even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Google received more than 1 billion health-related questions every day—that’s 70,000 each minute.1 While the internet can be an amazing portal to knowledge, it also provides an overwhelming stream of misinformation, particularly for those seeking answers to questions about their health.

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Patient Education, Healthcare Providers, Payer/Health Plans, COVID-19, Healthcare Marketing

Consumerism and the importance of brand in the patient journey

On September 15, 2021

The current health care industry operates increasingly like a retail market, shaped by growing consumerism. Health systems that have historically told patients where to go and whom to see for care—with patients following their orders—are realizing that today’s patient has much more power in defining the care experience.

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Patient Engagement, Technology, Telehealth, Patient Loyalty, Healthcare Marketing

The latest trends in patient engagement technology

On August 31, 2021

While telemedicine, digital health, and other innovative patient engagement technologies were around prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, patient and provider use may have been minimal. Now, these technologies are here-to-stay as they've proven to be effective in managing health.

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Electronic Health Records, Health Engagement, Healthcare Providers, Technology, Telehealth, Healthcare Marketing

Talking to patients who are hesitant about the COVID-19 vaccine

On August 23, 2021

Are you struggling to have effective conversations about COVID-19 vaccines with your patients? There may be a better approach than simply telling a patient to get the shot—especially when that can be at times uncomfortable or contentious. And strategies like lecturing and shaming not only aren’t effective, they often backfire.1 

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Patient Education, Health Engagement, Healthcare Providers, Payer/Health Plans, COVID-19

AHA Guest Blog: Heart disease likely to remain #1 killer in U.S. indefinitely due to long-term COVID-19 impact

On August 4, 2021

Krames is proud to collaborate with the American Heart Association and share this guest blog from American Heart Association News. Heart disease and stroke continue to kill more people in the U.S. than any other cause, despite, and likely even due to, the impact of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic last year, according to new provisional data released today from the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That trend is likely to continue for years to come as the long-term impact of the novel...

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Patient Education, Healthcare Providers, COVID-19, American Heart Association

Patient video education has a new dynamic duo: The Wellness Network joins Krames in WebMD’s push to deepen patient engagement services

On July 27, 2021

WebMD Provider Services has expanded its portfolio of leading patient education and engagement solutions with the acquisition of The Wellness Network, a multiplatform company focused on point-of-care, video-based patient education for hospitals and health systems. The Wellness Network’s video suite builds on our digital and online solutions—including Krames patient education video library—to support patient engagement and post-discharge adherence. 

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Patient Engagement, Healthcare Providers, Videos, Patient Acquisition, Healthcare Marketing

AHA guest blog: Heart failure diagnoses may be missed in a primary care setting for women, Black adults

On July 27, 2021

Krames is proud to collaborate with the American Heart Association and share this guest blog from American Heart Association News. Research Highlights: An analysis of nearly one million patients found that many heart failure diagnoses may be missed in a primary care setting. Women, Black adults and individuals with low net worth had higher heart failure diagnosis rates in an acute care setting such as the emergency room (ER) or during hospitalization.

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Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association, Patient Experience, Social Determinants of Health

How to evaluate and select patient education solutions

On July 23, 2021

Ensuring patients understand their health is the best way to spark patient activation. And much like how they collaborate with colleagues remotely and order groceries online, they’ve come to expect a digital delivery of their health education. Educating patients via their desired digital experience requires the enthusiastic adoption of digital-first approaches while maintaining a patient-centric focus in care delivery.

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Patient Engagement, Patient Education, Population Health Management, Health Engagement, Healthcare Providers, COVID-19, Care Journey

AHA Guest Blog: U.S. appears to lose ground in controlling high blood pressure

On July 15, 2021

Krames is proud to collaborate with the American Heart Association and share this guest blog from American Heart Association News. After years of improvement, high blood pressure control in the U.S. dropped regardless of age, race or ethnicity, according to new research. Previous studies found Americans with high blood pressure were better managing the condition in the early years of the 21st century before rates leveled off from 2009 to 2014.

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Patient Education, Healthcare Providers, Payer/Health Plans, American Heart Association

3 ways digital health trends are meeting pandemic-shaped patient expectations

On July 12, 2021

A silver lining of the COVID-19 crisis is the acceleration of digital health trends. A recent survey showed 60% of patients want to continue to meet with health care providers and manage their conditions using technology implemented due to the pandemic.1

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Healthcare Providers, COVID-19, Telehealth, Healthcare Marketing

3 ways digitizing health care enhances the clinician experience

On July 12, 2021

Whether it’s in our personal or professional lives, digital technologies are boosting productivity, efficiency, and convenience. It’s especially true in health care where digitization—accelerated by the COVID-19 outbreak—is no longer a differentiator for health care organizations. Patients expect clinicians to adopt and embrace digital capabilities to deliver high-quality, connected, patient-centric care.

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Healthcare Providers, Krames On FHIR, COVID-19, Telehealth, Healthcare Marketing

Enhancing the member experience with health plan fulfillment services

On June 9, 2021

Even in the digital age, there are times when nothing works quite like print. While care managers for a premier managed care provider use Krames On-Demand® to virtually educate and empower their more than 25 million members, they understand print has the power to help reinforce their guidance and reach populations who have less access to or are uncomfortable with digital formats. 

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Population Health Management, Health Engagement, Payer/Health Plans, Case study

Strategies to reduce out-of-network physician referrals

On June 3, 2021

COVID-19 has made the expensive problem of out-of-network physician referrals even greater. In fact, at the peak of the pandemic, utilization of specialty services dropped by 70% among many major specialties, including cardiology and pediatrics.1 A recent white paper on the rising risk of out-of-network referrals takes a deep dive into why referral leakage occurs and how it can be managed.

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Patient Engagement, Healthcare Providers, Payer/Health Plans, Patient Experience, Patient Loyalty, Care Journey

Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19 Vaccines

On May 27, 2021

Share this with those in your care to answer common questions regarding COVID-19 vaccines. Going about our daily lives in the midst of a pandemic has been a challenge. Now, new vaccines are here. You may be feeling hopeful—but you may also be feeling unsure about what to expect. Here are some key facts to help you plan ahead.

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Patient Education, Healthcare Providers, Payer/Health Plans, COVID-19

4 facts you need to know about COVID-19

On May 27, 2021

No matter who you are or where you live, one topic is dominating all conversations: The coronavirus. In this ever-changing world filled with more questions than answers, here’s what experts know for certain.

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Healthy Lifestyle, Health Engagement, Healthcare Providers, Payer/Health Plans, COVID-19

COVID-19 Key Facts

On May 27, 2021

With all the information swirling around about coronavirus, it’s important to understand the facts. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus that causes respiratory illness. It was first found in people in Wuhan, China, in late 2019, and has now been detected in more than 100 locations around the world, including the United States. The latest information can be found at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov.

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Patient Engagement, Patient Education, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthcare Providers, COVID-19

You’ve Gotten Your COVID-19 Shots. Now What?

On May 27, 2021

For months, your patients have looked forward to the day when they could finally get vaccinated against COVID-19. Now the day has arrived or will be here soon, and they may be wondering exactly what that means for them.

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Patient Education, Healthcare Providers, Payer/Health Plans, COVID-19

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