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On September 23, 2020
The health care industry continues to make major advancements that improve patients’ health and lives. Yet health care providers still face an ongoing fundamental challenge: ensuring that patients understand their own medical conditions and treatment plans.
Patient Engagement, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthcare Providers, Payer/Health Plans
On September 22, 2020
Meet our new brand—Krames—that’s been 40 years in the making. When we decided to rebrand following our acquisition by Internet Brands—parent company to WebMD, Medscape, and other content-driven brands—we quickly realized we didn’t need to reinvent the wheel. Evaluating new brand names for our evolving health care business, we recognized the Krames brand is already synonymous with high-quality, credible patient education that’s been trusted by physicians and clinicians for decades.
Healthcare Providers, News, Payer/Health Plans, Healthcare Marketing
On September 7, 2020
Krames StayWell is proud to partner with the American Lung Association and share this guest blog. Traditionally, as the end of summer draws near, back-to-school hype begins. Parents and children eagerly gather school supplies and prep for a return to the classroom. But this year, with the COVID-19 pandemic still looming over us, planning for the 2020-2021 school year has been quite different. Some schools will be open for in-person classes, but many will only open virtually. Still, others may...
Health Engagement, Healthcare Providers, American Lung Association, COVID-19
On August 12, 2020
Krames is proud to partner with the American Lung Association and share this guest blog from lung health experts.
Patient Education, Health Engagement, Healthcare Providers, American Lung Association, COVID-19
On August 12, 2020
Modern medicine has worked near miracles treating ailments, illnesses, and pain. While the achievements and necessity of medication can’t be overstated, there are also several downsides to the wide availability of pain killers, such as opioids, for pain management.
Patient Education, Healthcare Providers, Pain Management, Payer/Health Plans
On July 29, 2020
Krames is proud to collaborate with the American Heart Association and share this guest blog from American Heart Association News. Share this post with patients and those you care for to encourage healthy actions post-lockdown. COVID-19 lockdowns are easing across the U.S., but is it safe to go back to the gym? Or the doctor?
Healthy Lifestyle, Healthcare Providers, COVID-19, American Heart Association, Telemedicine
On July 28, 2020
Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases. This infographic outlines the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms, risk factors and methods for prevention. To learn the latest, visit the CDC Coronavirus page.
Patient Engagement, Patient Education, Healthcare Providers, COVID-19
On July 22, 2020
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.
Patient Engagement, Patient Education, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthcare Providers, COVID-19
On July 22, 2020
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.
Healthy Lifestyle, Health Engagement, Healthcare Providers, Payer/Health Plans, COVID-19
On July 22, 2020
Health care providers are looking to telehealth platforms to see patients and deliver care now much more than ever. In fact, only 25% of patients had used telehealth services prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, but 59% say they’re more likely to use telemedicine than they were previously and 33% would even leave their current physician for a provider who offers it.1 What’s more, the technology could help practices avoid closure as business slows.2
Electronic Health Records, Healthcare Providers, Krames On FHIR, Clinical Workflow, Telehealth
On July 20, 2020
America’s hospitals and health systems have incurred average losses of $50.7 billion per month due to the COVID-19 pandemic.1
Patient Education, Healthcare Providers, Krames On FHIR, COVID-19
On July 16, 2020
About one in five U.S. adults knows someone who goes by a gender-neutral pronoun.1 It’s increasingly likely that a nonbinary person (someone who doesn’t identify as male or female) or a transgender person (someone with a gender identity different from their assigned sex at birth) is seeking care at your health organization.
Patient Education, Healthcare Providers, Payer/Health Plans, Patient Experience
On July 7, 2020
Not only does the use of e-cigarettes not help cigarette smokers who are unmotivated to quit, it has the opposite effect, according to results from a new study.
Population Health Management, Freedom From Smoking, Healthcare Providers, Payer/Health Plans, Tobacco Cessation
On June 24, 2020
If there’s one thing we’ve learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that misinformation may be spreading faster than the virus. Nearly eight in 10 Americans say misinformation about the virus is a major problem.1
Patient Engagement, Patient Education, Population Health Management, Health Engagement, Healthcare Providers, COVID-19
On June 9, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed Americans to put health care on hold. Nearly half of adults said they or a family member have delayed medical care because of the outbreak. As stay-at-home restrictions relax, 68% of those who’ve delayed care plan to get this care in the next 90 days.1 As patients consider where to go for these health care services, be ready with answers to the top questions they’ll have about what you’re doing to keep them safe:
Patient Engagement, Patient Education, Healthcare Providers, COVID-19
On June 9, 2020
61% of consumers say that they’re more likely to buy from a company that provides customized content.1 Does your health content need a checkup so you can better reengage patients? As COVID-19 limitations start lifting across the country, it’s more critical than ever to share compelling content that motivates your audience to take action. Health care organizations need to reengage patients, assuring them it’s safe to resume care and reschedule canceled procedures. However, the pandemic has...
Patient Engagement, Patient Education, Health Engagement, Healthcare Providers, COVID-19
On June 3, 2020
In an effort to counteract coronavirus misinformation on the platform, Twitter is now making the verification of physicians and other scientific experts a priority. The company already uses the coveted blue checkmark by a user's name to signify that the user is who they say they are. Now, they're hoping the checkmark will improve the quality of discourse about the virus.
On June 3, 2020
COVID-19 affects the physical, psychological, and social health of people around the world. In the United States, newly reported cases are rising at alarming rates.
Patient Engagement, Healthcare Providers, Payer/Health Plans, Stress, COVID-19
On June 2, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is fraught with unexpected twists, among them a dramatic plunge in emergency department patient volumes, according to an expert panel on unanticipated consequences of pandemic care hosted by the presidents of the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the American College of Emergency Medicine.
On June 1, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, your IT teams are standing stoically behind the front lines, maintaining the systems and technologies that keep your operations strong. But they’ve been stretched thin. How—especially with the ongoing overload of new COVID content—can they find the time and resources to manage the patient education content updates too?
Patient Education, Electronic Health Records, Healthcare Providers, Krames On FHIR, COVID-19
On September 24, 2020
Each five-point increase in hospital rating scores is associated with a 1% increase in net profit margin.1 Better patient experiences often mean better health outcomes. And it’s as good for business as it is for patients, resulting in improved safety, technical quality, length of stay, readmission rates, and scores. And yet another benefit? You’ll likely see improved employee engagement and satisfaction, resulting in reduced turnover.
On July 22, 2020
Health care providers are looking to telehealth platforms to see patients and deliver care now much more than ever. In fact, only 25% of patients had used telehealth services prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, but 59% say they’re more likely to use telemedicine than they were previously and 33% would even leave their current physician for a provider who offers it.1 What’s more, the technology could help practices avoid closure as business slows.2
Electronic Health Records, Healthcare Providers, Krames On FHIR, Clinical Workflow, Telehealth
On July 20, 2020
America’s hospitals and health systems have incurred average losses of $50.7 billion per month due to the COVID-19 pandemic.1
Patient Education, Healthcare Providers, Krames On FHIR, COVID-19
On June 1, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, your IT teams are standing stoically behind the front lines, maintaining the systems and technologies that keep your operations strong. But they’ve been stretched thin. How—especially with the ongoing overload of new COVID content—can they find the time and resources to manage the patient education content updates too?
Patient Education, Electronic Health Records, Healthcare Providers, Krames On FHIR, COVID-19
On February 5, 2020
By Dr. David Gregg, chief medical officer at StayWell We continue to receive new information and updates on 2019-nCoV—commonly known as Coronavirus—as public health officials work to determine the exact source of the virus and how it is spreading.
Patient Engagement, Patient Education, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthcare Providers, Krames On FHIR
On January 21, 2020
By Dr. David Gregg, chief medical officer at StayWell Preventable illnesses like flu and pneumonia are very costly—causing unneeded health care expenses, lost work and school days, and poor productivity. Chronic conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes are even more costly, with more than half of American adults experiencing at least one chronic condition.
Patient Engagement, Patient Education, Behavior Change, Healthcare Providers, Krames On FHIR
On December 10, 2019
By Dr. David Gregg, chief medical officer at StayWell More than 100 million U.S. adults have diabetes or prediabetes, a condition that often leads to type 2 diabetes within five years if left untreated.
Patient Education, Health Engagement, Healthcare Providers, SMART on FHIR, Krames On FHIR
On August 14, 2019
Better coordination, better care, better outcomes. These are shared goals across health care, and using innovative technologies, like SMART on FHIR®, is how to reach them. These technologies have the ability to create a smooth information exchange, in a secure manner, without custom code.
Patient Engagement, Electronic Health Records, Healthcare Providers, SMART on FHIR, Krames On FHIR
On July 18, 2019
By StayWell FHIR experts StayWell’s Krames On FHIR® application, fueled by SMART on FHIR® technologies, is catching. That’s because it integrates directly into EHR systems and seamlessly into clinical workflows, so staff can access multiple applications through one source.
Healthcare Providers, SMART on FHIR, Krames On FHIR, Technology
On June 27, 2019
By StayWell FHIR experts Your organization has invested significant time and money into purchasing, implementing, and updating health care IT solutions to improve patient care. But you might still be seeing a gap in patient engagement—which can impact your HCAHPS scores.
On June 18, 2019
By Mitch Collier, senior vice president of product management at StayWell At last year’s HL7® FHIR® DevDays conference, I saw firsthand how SMART on FHIR® technologies were catching on. Now, just a year later, they’re spreading like wildfire.
Healthcare Providers, SMART on FHIR, Krames On FHIR, Technology
On November 27, 2018
By Mitch Collier, VP of Product at StayWell StayWell is a health empowerment company that enables populations to improve health outcomes—whether they’re patients, employees, or simply people who want to live healthier, happier lives.
On November 6, 2018
By Mitch Collier, VP of Product at StayWell StayWell is a health empowerment company that enables populations to improve health outcomes—whether they’re patients, employees, or simply people who want to live healthier, happier lives. Mitch Collier is vice president of product management at StayWell.
On June 21, 2018
By Patricia Hyle
On March 29, 2018
By Patricia Hyle
Patient Education, Healthcare Providers, SMART on FHIR, Krames On FHIR
On September 23, 2020
The health care industry continues to make major advancements that improve patients’ health and lives. Yet health care providers still face an ongoing fundamental challenge: ensuring that patients understand their own medical conditions and treatment plans.
Patient Engagement, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthcare Providers, Payer/Health Plans
On September 8, 2020
It’s an increasingly common sight: as you enter your patient exam rooms, they’re watching news or entertainment videos on their smartphones while they wait. In fact, of Americans, Canadians, and Brits questioned about online video consumption, 87% said they watch online video on a mobile device, with over half doing so via smartphone.1 That’s a whole lot of YouTubers, TikTokers, and Facebook video viewers.
Patient Engagement, Patient Education, Videos, Patient Experience
On August 13, 2020
The state of California reported greater than 554,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases1, in the first eight months of the pandemic. For Redlands Community Hospital, a 229-bed not-for-profit, stand alone hospital, located midway between Los Angeles and Palm Springs, two priorities guided their response to the evolving pandemic.
Patient Engagement, Health Engagement, COVID-19, Patient Experience, Healthcare Marketing
On July 31, 2020
As humans, we’re wired for fight or flight. That’s why it’s natural to feel an urge to withdraw when facing the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. But as health care marketers, we can’t let fear override our marketing strategies.
Patient Engagement, COVID-19, Patient Acquisition, Healthcare Marketing
On July 30, 2020
The United States is seeing spikes in COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases since reopening. The CDC and other public health organizations remind us that even though some guidelines are lifted, we should still avoid shaking hands with others and touching our faces. Cancellations continue of some on-campus fall college classes, elective surgeries, sporting events, concerts, and industry conferences. Wherever we look, it’s evident that the COVID-19 pandemic persists in dramatically impacting daily life.
Patient Engagement, Health Engagement, Remote Work Culture, COVID-19
On July 28, 2020
Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases. This infographic outlines the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms, risk factors and methods for prevention. To learn the latest, visit the CDC Coronavirus page.
Patient Engagement, Patient Education, Healthcare Providers, COVID-19
On July 22, 2020
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.
Patient Engagement, Patient Education, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthcare Providers, COVID-19
On June 24, 2020
If there’s one thing we’ve learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that misinformation may be spreading faster than the virus. Nearly eight in 10 Americans say misinformation about the virus is a major problem.1
Patient Engagement, Patient Education, Population Health Management, Health Engagement, Healthcare Providers, COVID-19
On June 9, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed Americans to put health care on hold. Nearly half of adults said they or a family member have delayed medical care because of the outbreak. As stay-at-home restrictions relax, 68% of those who’ve delayed care plan to get this care in the next 90 days.1 As patients consider where to go for these health care services, be ready with answers to the top questions they’ll have about what you’re doing to keep them safe:
Patient Engagement, Patient Education, Healthcare Providers, COVID-19
On June 9, 2020
61% of consumers say that they’re more likely to buy from a company that provides customized content.1 Does your health content need a checkup so you can better reengage patients? As COVID-19 limitations start lifting across the country, it’s more critical than ever to share compelling content that motivates your audience to take action. Health care organizations need to reengage patients, assuring them it’s safe to resume care and reschedule canceled procedures. However, the pandemic has...
Patient Engagement, Patient Education, Health Engagement, Healthcare Providers, COVID-19
On June 3, 2020
In an effort to counteract coronavirus misinformation on the platform, Twitter is now making the verification of physicians and other scientific experts a priority. The company already uses the coveted blue checkmark by a user's name to signify that the user is who they say they are. Now, they're hoping the checkmark will improve the quality of discourse about the virus.
On June 3, 2020
COVID-19 affects the physical, psychological, and social health of people around the world. In the United States, newly reported cases are rising at alarming rates.
Patient Engagement, Healthcare Providers, Payer/Health Plans, Stress, COVID-19
On June 2, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is fraught with unexpected twists, among them a dramatic plunge in emergency department patient volumes, according to an expert panel on unanticipated consequences of pandemic care hosted by the presidents of the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the American College of Emergency Medicine.
On May 20, 2020
Congratulations are in order for several Krames clients recognized for creative excellence by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals in this year’s Hermes awards. The Hermes Creative Awards is one of the largest and oldest creative competitions in the world that honors the messengers and creators of traditional and emerging media.
Patient Engagement, Patient Education, Consumer Health Library, Health Engagement, Healthcare Providers, Payer/Health Plans
On May 14, 2020
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness. It's caused by a new (novel) coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. There are many types of coronavirus. Coronaviruses are a very common cause of bronchitis. They may sometimes cause lung infection (pneumonia). Symptoms can range from mild to severe respiratory illness. These viruses are also found in some animals. COVID-19 was first found in people in Wuhan, China, in late 2019. In 2020, several cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the...
Patient Engagement, Patient Education, Population Health Management, Consumer Health Library, Payer/Health Plans, COVID-19
On May 14, 2020
If you or a household member have symptoms of COVID-19, follow the guidelines below for preventing spread of the virus, and managing symptoms.
Patient Engagement, Patient Education, Consumer Health Library, Healthcare Providers, COVID-19
On May 14, 2020
The best prevention is to not have contact with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. There is no vaccine yet.
Patient Engagement, Patient Education, Consumer Health Library, Healthcare Providers, COVID-19
On May 8, 2020
Health care organizations have been submerged with COVID-19 cases, but their reemergence with elective surgeries, outpatient procedures, and other vital services is now becoming reality. View this infographic to see through the COVID-19 from the consequences to health care systems to a brighter future of higher patient demand and a critical return of revenue.
Patient Engagement, Patient Education, Health Engagement, Healthcare Providers, COVID-19
On April 23, 2020
Mass social distancing and social isolation to prevent the spread of a deadly disease, along with technological tools that allow social communication and continued work and school, is an unprecedented situation.
Patient Engagement, Healthy Lifestyle, Health Engagement, COVID-19
On April 23, 2020
Doctors have connected medicine with technology for years, and so have you. With a few clicks, you can research conditions and symptoms online. You can also have nearly anything -- prescriptions, supplements, or bacon-shaped Band-Aids -- delivered to your door. But to see your provider, you still had to go to their office and sit in a germ-filled waiting room.
Patient Engagement, Patient Education, Population Health Management, Health Engagement, Healthcare Providers, COVID-19
12 health systems live with Krames’ FHIR-enabled patient engagement and education application.
