Insights Blog

What You Need to Know About COVID-19 Variants

On April 19, 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...

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

Roll up a sleeve for the blood crisis

On February 15, 2022

January marked National Blood Donor Month with somber news. The U.S. is facing the worst national blood shortage in over a decade. The American Red Cross reports a 10% decrease in blood and platelet donations since the start of the pandemic.1 Despite the continuing strain on health care caused by COVID-19, there still is a need to treat people who are in accidents, those who are seriously ill, and people with blood disorders like cancer. All types of blood are needed now. O positive, O...

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Patient Engagement, Patient Education, Electronic Health Records, Healthcare Providers, SMART on FHIR, Krames On FHIR, Interoperability, Patient Experience

Patient Retention v. Patient Acquisition Strategies

On February 14, 2022

Cultivating a solid patient base is a primary goal for medical practices and health systems across the country. This requires both great patient acquisition and patient retention strategies. Although related, these strategies require different approaches when it comes to marketing.

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Patient Engagement, Patient Education, Electronic Health Records, Healthcare Providers, SMART on FHIR, Krames On FHIR, Interoperability, Patient Experience

CMS Interoperability Rule Improves Patient Access to Important Health Information

On January 14, 2022

The health care industry started its work towards true interoperability in 2009 as part of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act. The HITECH Act was established to enable access to a patient’s comprehensive health history, improve the workflow of health care providers and payers, and empower patients to manage their health.

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Patient Engagement, Patient Education, Electronic Health Records, Healthcare Providers, SMART on FHIR, Krames On FHIR, Interoperability, Patient Experience

Breaking down silos in health care for a more connected patient experience

On December 14, 2021

Integrated care has been an on-again, off-again proposition for decades with varying degrees of success. The Affordable Care Act put an incentive structure in-place to move the industry forward by focusing reimbursements on quality and patient outcomes. Despite this, 62% of consumers surveyed said the healthcare system feels like it's designed to be confusing.1 

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Healthcare Providers, Patient Experience, Patient Acquisition, Patient Loyalty, Healthcare Marketing

AHA Guest Blog: Stroke survivors less likely than cancer survivors to have quit smoking, says new study

On December 10, 2021

Research Highlights: Almost 40% of stroke survivors who smoked cigarettes before their stroke continue to smoke, a rate that hasn’t decreased in recent decades, according to a new study analyzing national survey data. Stroke survivors with a history of smoking were 28% less likely to have quit smoking compared to cancer survivors who had a history of smoking.

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Patient Education, Healthcare Providers, Tobacco Cessation, American Heart Association

AHA Guest Blog: Adults with acute heart failure benefit when treated with a type 2 diabetes medication

On December 9, 2021

Research Highlights:

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Patient Education, Healthcare Providers, Payer/Health Plans, American Heart Association

Integrating patient education and care plans in clinical workflows at the point of care

On November 24, 2021

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Patient Engagement, Patient Education, Healthcare Providers, Clinical Workflow, Patient Experience, Patient Loyalty, Care Journey

AHA Guest Blog: 'Balance' is the key word in new dietary guidance for heart health

On November 10, 2021

Krames is proud to collaborate with the American Heart Association and share this guest blog from American Heart Association News.

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Patient Education, Healthcare Providers, Payer/Health Plans, Weight Management, American Heart Association