by Katie Moyer | Apr 24, 2020 | Emerging Technology & Trends, Patient Engagement
From myopia to contact lens care, engage patients in ongoing care even during COVID-19 In our last post, Dr. Paul Karpecki discussed the growing prevalence of myopia among young people. The number of school-aged children affected was already growing at an alarming...
by Katie Moyer | Feb 28, 2020 | Emerging Technology & Trends, Patient Engagement
How CAPE and a take on Apple’s Genius Bar are improving engagement and outcomes Chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability in the U.S. According to CDC data, 6 in 10 American adults have a chronic disease, and 4 in 10 have two or more. Chronic...
by Stephanie Barlas | Feb 21, 2020 | Patient Engagement
Top 3 reasons patients leave a practice Patients today have an unprecedented number of choices when it comes to choosing providers and health care options. The days of “doctor knows best” and being loyal to the same practice for decades are over. According to Becker’s...
by Rebecca Lee | Feb 7, 2020 | Patient Engagement, Technology & the Internet
4 reasons tech is superior to text Most people in the U.S. have embraced mobile technology—and are using it to monitor and improve their health. About one in five Americans now wears a smartwatch or fitness tracker, according to Pew Research Center. Nine in 10...
by Katie Moyer | Jan 17, 2020 | Patient Engagement
How stories impact trust, empathy, and patient adherence Consider the following scenario: a patient comes in to see you—an older male, overweight, with a family history of diabetes. Do you: A) Hand him a brochure that warns of the dangers of pre-diabetes and lists...
