Case Study
Healthcare Problem-finding and Machine-learning Allows Healthcare Payer to Save $5M from Medication Non-adherence
Healthcare Problem-finding and Machine-learning Allows Healthcare Payer to Save $5M from Medication Non-adherence
The Business Challenge Non-adherence of medication is one of the most important problems when treating patients with chronic conditions. It’s not surprising that patients who don’t follow the prescribed drug regimen are more likely to suffer poor health outcomes, significantly contributing to the total cost of care. According to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, medication non-adherence costs the US healthcare system $