On April 12, 2023
April marks Minority Health Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minority communities and reducing health disparities. And the 2023 Minority Health Month theme – Better Health Through Better Understanding – is centered around helping healthcare professionals address health literacy, language access, and more.
On March 29, 2023
Norovirus outbreaks occur throughout the year, but we are currently in peak season, as they are most prevalent from October to April.1 Recently, norovirus has been making the headlines with suspected and confirmed outbreaks in schools2 and on cruise ships.3 As of March 2023, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported the highest percent of positive norovirus tests in the past 12 months among participating U.S. laboratories.4 Although reported infections are higher than they were this time...
On February 28, 2023
Black women face unique health challenges. They have higher rates of chronic conditions. Their health concerns may not be diagnosed as quickly, resulting in worse health outcomes and shorter life expectancy. These disparities are influenced by many things, including social determinants of health, access to quality healthcare, and racial discrimination. In fact, the Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health is putting a spotlighton the impact social determinants of health have on...
On February 14, 2023
Brennan Stratton, VP of Sales & Client Services at WebMD Provider Services, recently did a Q&A with AVIA Marketplace where he discussed education being a core component of care, how Krames and WebMD Provider Services are meeting the challenges in the market, and how he sees patient education evolving. Read more here: Q&A with Brennan Stratton of Krames: Education as a core component of care
On December 20, 2022
Krames announced today that it was recognized as a Top Company in Patient Education upon conclusion of extensive research and company outreach by AVIA Connect, the leading digital health marketplace.
On November 28, 2022
The Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation provides millions of dollars for novel Alzheimer's disease research, conducted primarily at the Fisher Center lab at The Rockefeller University in New York City. The lab is currently under the direction of Dr. Nathaniel Heintz but was previously run by late Nobel laureate Dr. Paul Greengard until his death in 2019. Funds raised also support research at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, as well as Imagine Institute/Institute for Brain and...
On November 9, 2022
As we’ve all seen in the latest headlines, an unprecedented increase in cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is overwhelming hospitals and sending many young children to emergency rooms.
On October 25, 2022
Keeping on top of COVID-19 and the impact on your health care environment is a never-ending task. With variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus continuing to threaten both patient health and hospital capacity, we know the importance of providing up-to-date information. The CDC actively monitors all coronavirus variants to make recommendations about the classification of variants (variant of concern, variant of interest, and variants being monitored). Some are considered variants of interest: based on...
Patient Education, Population Health Management, Health Engagement, Healthcare Providers, COVID-19, Patient Experience
On October 25, 2022
It’s no secret that effective patient education and engagement can improve patient outcomes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), expanding evidence shows that better health outcomes are seen in people with higher patient activation. National Health Education Week each October also celebrates the important role education plays in patients’ health. But the benefits don’t stop with the patients. Here are two ways that effective patient education can also benefit...
