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AHA Guest Blog: U.S. appears to lose ground in controlling high blood pressure

On July 15, 2021

Krames is proud to collaborate with the American Heart Association and share this guest blog from American Heart Association News. After years of improvement, high blood pressure control in the U.S. dropped regardless of age, race or ethnicity, according to new research. Previous studies found Americans with high blood pressure were better managing the condition in the early years of the 21st century before rates leveled off from 2009 to 2014.

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

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

Enhancing the member experience with health plan fulfillment services

On June 9, 2021

Even in the digital age, there are times when nothing works quite like print. While care managers for a premier managed care provider use Krames On-Demand® to virtually educate and empower their more than 25 million members, they understand print has the power to help reinforce their guidance and reach populations who have less access to or are uncomfortable with digital formats. 

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Population Health Management, Health Engagement, Payer/Health Plans, Case study

Strategies to reduce out-of-network physician referrals

On June 3, 2021

COVID-19 has made the expensive problem of out-of-network physician referrals even greater. In fact, at the peak of the pandemic, utilization of specialty services dropped by 70% among many major specialties, including cardiology and pediatrics.1 A recent white paper on the rising risk of out-of-network referrals takes a deep dive into why referral leakage occurs and how it can be managed.

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Patient Engagement, Healthcare Providers, Payer/Health Plans, Patient Experience, Patient Loyalty, Care Journey

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

You’ve Gotten Your COVID-19 Shots. Now What?

On May 27, 2021

For months, your patients have looked forward to the day when they could finally get vaccinated against COVID-19. Now the day has arrived or will be here soon, and they may be wondering exactly what that means for them.

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

Don’t Hit Pause on Health Screenings

On May 27, 2021

Share with those in your care to educate and reinforce the importance of screenings. The COVID-19 pandemic has delayed many plans, from overseas vacations to large indoor gatherings. But there’s one thing you shouldn’t put off any longer: health screenings.

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

AHA Guest Blog: The link between structural racism, high blood pressure and Black people's health

On May 21, 2021

Krames is proud to collaborate with the American Heart Association and share this guest blog from American Heart Association News. High blood pressure. And structural racism. What do they have in common? Researchers say they are two of the biggest factors responsible for the gap in poor heart and brain health between Black and white adults in the United States. And they are inextricably linked.

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Patient Education, Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association, Social Determinants of Health

Broward Health expands print pub to digital to drive patient traffic

On May 19, 2021

Nationally recognized health system Broward Health has added a new page to its marketing plan—to include a digital edition of its print magazine, Broward Healthy Now. Broward Health—providing world-class health care in South Florida for more than 80 years—began partnering with Krames in 2019 to create and distribute Broward Healthy Now magazine to 50,000 homes quarterly. 

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Patient Engagement, Healthcare Providers, Patient Acquisition, Healthcare Marketing, Case study

HIT: An overlooked key to improving CAHPS survey scores and HCAHPS star ratings

On May 13, 2021

Health care quality organizations are hopeful that the new presidential administration will support much-needed advancements in the health care quality arena. In a blog post directed toward the incoming administration, the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) made known its four main objectives for the future of health care quality: enabling a digital quality system, urgently advancing health equity, measuring patient experience digitally, and strengthening Medicare value-based...

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Healthcare Providers, Clinical Workflow, Patient Experience, Telemedicine, Patient Loyalty, Readmissions, Care Journey

Krames takes home 34 Hermes Creative Awards

On April 30, 2021

2021 wins bring total to 99 awards in last 5 years. Each spring, our Krames team looks forward to seeing custom marketing solutions we develop in partnership with our hospital, health system, health plan, and association clients judged against best-in-class marketing and communications programs in the global Hermes Creative Awards. Sponsored by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals, it’s one of the largest and oldest creative competitions, drawing more than 6,000 entries...

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AHA Guest Blog: Primary care doctors can help preserve brain health

On April 21, 2021

Krames is proud to collaborate with the American Heart Association and share this guest blog from American Heart Association News. Primary care doctors can play an important role in helping to preserve brain health by encouraging healthy behaviors and addressing risk factors associated with cognitive decline, according to a new scientific report.

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

AHA Guest Blog: How oral health may affect your heart, brain and risk of death

On April 21, 2021

Krames is proud to collaborate with the American Heart Association and share this guest blog from American Heart Association News. Dental cavities could significantly increase the risk of a life-threatening stroke from bleeding in the brain, according to new research.

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

Legacy Health delivers patient education via portal to enhance care and workflows

On April 14, 2021

Patients, families, and caregivers want more information about, and collaboration in, care decisions. But achieving good communication among those involved in patient care can be challenging as hospital stays are shorter, medical care is more technologically complex, and resources are constrained.1  

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Patient Education, Healthcare Providers, Clinical Workflow, Patient Experience, Case study, Care Journey

How COVID-19 is changing search marketing

On April 7, 2021

With most surgeries and preventive screenings canceled or deferred, the pandemic has significantly impacted non-COVID-19 patient acquisition, admission, and retention efforts. This has created a backlog of patient demand, leading many to leave their primary care network. It's not only important for health care systems to build back patient loyalty and trust, it's a financial priority.

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Patient Engagement, COVID-19, Patient Acquisition, Healthcare Marketing

Patient education: Can You Recognize the Signs of Breast Cancer?

On April 5, 2021

Share with those in your care to educate and reinforce the importance of screenings. The COVID-19 pandemic has proven how important it is to recognize signs of health issues, especially when normal screenings like mammograms aren't available or have been delayed. Mammograms help find breast cancer early, before it causes obvious symptoms. They’re an invaluable tool for women’s health. Yet not every breast cancer is discovered this way.

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Patient Engagement, Patient Education, Health Engagement, Healthcare Providers, Payer/Health Plans