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Topic: COVID-19

5 ways to fight health misinformation

On September 23, 2021

In the age of immediate information, people are thirsty for answers—and they want them right now. Even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Google received more than 1 billion health-related questions every day—that’s 70,000 each minute.1 While the internet can be an amazing portal to knowledge, it also provides an overwhelming stream of misinformation, particularly for those seeking answers to questions about their health.

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Patient Education, Healthcare Providers, Payer/Health Plans, COVID-19, Healthcare Marketing

Talking to patients who are hesitant about the COVID-19 vaccine

On August 23, 2021

Are you struggling to have effective conversations about COVID-19 vaccines with your patients? There may be a better approach than simply telling a patient to get the shot—especially when that can be at times uncomfortable or contentious. And strategies like lecturing and shaming not only aren’t effective, they often backfire.1 

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Patient Education, Health Engagement, Healthcare Providers, Payer/Health Plans, COVID-19

AHA Guest Blog: Heart disease likely to remain #1 killer in U.S. indefinitely due to long-term COVID-19 impact

On August 4, 2021

Krames is proud to collaborate with the American Heart Association and share this guest blog from American Heart Association News. Heart disease and stroke continue to kill more people in the U.S. than any other cause, despite, and likely even due to, the impact of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic last year, according to new provisional data released today from the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That trend is likely to continue for years to come as the long-term impact of the novel...

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Patient Education, Healthcare Providers, COVID-19, American Heart Association

How to evaluate and select patient education solutions

On July 23, 2021

Ensuring patients understand their health is the best way to spark patient activation. And much like how they collaborate with colleagues remotely and order groceries online, they’ve come to expect a digital delivery of their health education. Educating patients via their desired digital experience requires the enthusiastic adoption of digital-first approaches while maintaining a patient-centric focus in care delivery.

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Patient Engagement, Patient Education, Population Health Management, Health Engagement, Healthcare Providers, COVID-19, Care Journey

3 ways digital health trends are meeting pandemic-shaped patient expectations

On July 12, 2021

A silver lining of the COVID-19 crisis is the acceleration of digital health trends. A recent survey showed 60% of patients want to continue to meet with health care providers and manage their conditions using technology implemented due to the pandemic.1

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Healthcare Providers, COVID-19, Telehealth, Healthcare Marketing

3 ways digitizing health care enhances the clinician experience

On July 12, 2021

Whether it’s in our personal or professional lives, digital technologies are boosting productivity, efficiency, and convenience. It’s especially true in health care where digitization—accelerated by the COVID-19 outbreak—is no longer a differentiator for health care organizations. Patients expect clinicians to adopt and embrace digital capabilities to deliver high-quality, connected, patient-centric care.

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Healthcare Providers, Krames On FHIR, COVID-19, Telehealth, Healthcare Marketing

Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19 Vaccines

On May 27, 2021

Share this with those in your care to answer common questions regarding COVID-19 vaccines. Going about our daily lives in the midst of a pandemic has been a challenge. Now, new vaccines are here. You may be feeling hopeful—but you may also be feeling unsure about what to expect. Here are some key facts to help you plan ahead.

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Patient Education, Healthcare Providers, Payer/Health Plans, COVID-19

4 facts you need to know about COVID-19

On May 27, 2021

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.

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Healthy Lifestyle, Health Engagement, Healthcare Providers, Payer/Health Plans, COVID-19

COVID-19 Key Facts

On May 27, 2021

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.

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Patient Engagement, Patient Education, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthcare Providers, COVID-19

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