Medication adherence is a term that is becoming more common to the non-medical community. But what does it mean, and why are insurance representatives and pharmacies making phone calls to address it?

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Proactive strategies, including communication and collaboration, are vital for improving medication adherence in chronic illness. Personalized interventions are crucial for positive health outcomes, ...

In an advance that could help ensure people are taking their medication on schedule, MIT engineers have designed a pill that ...

Adherence can lead to better outcomes, higher starts for Medicare Advantage plans, and stronger financial performance. Medication adherence is not a box to be checked—it’s an ongoing journey that ...

Patients with chronic illnesses account for the lion’s share of healthcare. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, chronic disease accounts for approximately 75% of the nation’s ...

The "smart" pill bottle provides physicians and pharmacists with a solution that ensures patients adhere to medications as prescribed, preventing medical problems such as prolonged illness, increased ...