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What you should know:
– Health technology leader DrPremier partnered with a medication adherence company PatchRx to address a major health challenge: medication non-compliance.
– The strategic collaboration aims to improve patient health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs associated with patients who do not take their medications as prescribed.
The problem of medication non-adherence
In the United States alone, medication nonadherence is estimated to contribute to approximately 125,000 deaths and nearly $250 billion in healthcare costs annually. This highlights the critical need for solutions that ensure patients take their medications correctly.
Complete patient medication compliance
DrFirst and PatchRx combine their respective strengths to provide a more complete picture of patient medication adherence. Here's how it works:
- DrFirst Population Risk Management Solution: This solution provides patients with the most accurate and up-to-date medication history, including medications purchased outside of traditional insurance channels.
- PatchRx Smart Pill Bottle Technology: PatchRx uses a patented, discreet smart cap that fits any standard pill bottle. This cap brings together data on safe medication use, providing valuable information to patients and their healthcare teams.
By providing a more holistic view of medication use, DrFirst and PatchRx enable healthcare providers to provide more targeted and effective care, ultimately leading to a healthier population and a more efficient healthcare system.
“Timing is everything when it comes to effectively treating complex conditions,” said G. Cameron Deemer, CEO of DrFirst. “Combining our comprehensive prescription fill data with PatchRx's remote monitoring data will give providers the information they need to identify patients who are not on schedule to take their medications and intervene early to provide support and prevent health complications.”