Kara Wilson

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We Want To Speak With You! Join Our Upcoming Research On Remote Patient Monitoring

Julie Ask May 2, 2023
Please join our upcoming research on the role of remote patient monitoring devices in enabling remote care.
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Emerging Technologies Put Remote Patient Monitoring In The Spotlight

Julie Ask May 2, 2023
The healthcare ecosystem is evolving. Delivery of complex care in distributed settings will require the evolution of remote patient monitoring devices and for them to become more affordable, accurate, and consumer-friendly/usable. At the same time, healthcare staff must acquire new skills and ways of working to support remote care delivery.
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Medicaid Unwinding Highlights Key Lessons In Member Engagement

Shannon Germain April 14, 2023
Medicaid redetermination has kicked off, bringing the challenges of member engagement broadly into the spotlight. This blog offers three key ways that insurers can improve member engagement.
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CVS Acquires Oak Street Health And Moves The Market Toward Our Prediction

Natalie Schibell February 9, 2023
With its latest acquisition, CVS is primed to outpace the competition. Here's why.
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Calling All Healthcare And Life Sciences Companies: Give Yourself The Gift Of Digital Experience Insights This Holiday Season!

Julie Ask December 7, 2022
Healthcare and life sciences companies: Fill out Forrester’s executive survey in exchange for personalized feedback on your state of digital experiences, as well as key industry benchmarks.
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Key Takeaways From Conversations With Patient Engagement Vendors

Natalie Schibell December 2, 2022
The shift to more accountable care and the high prevalence of chronic disease demand more proactive — versus reactive — care delivery models. Healthcare organizations and policymakers recognize that patient engagement improvement is a top priority to move this initiative forward. Discover key insights from conversations with patient engagement vendors.
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‘Tis The Season Of Open Enrollment, But Members Need More Information To Be Jolly

Natalie Schibell November 7, 2022
As open enrollment commences, health insurers face a major knowledge gap, preventing them from engaging their members.
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Prescription For The Future: Acute Home Care Is The Best Medicine For US Hospitals

Natalie Schibell October 10, 2022
Fueled by the pandemic’s necessity for virtual care, acute home care models are gaining momentum. Unlike preestablished care delivery models, acute home care incorporates value-based care at its core, allowing hospitals to optimize the management of clinical practices.
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Hurry Up And Wait: Long Wait Times Cripple Access To Care, Health Outcomes, And Patient Experience

Natalie Schibell October 4, 2022
The US is facing a primary care crisis, and long wait times, scheduling inefficiencies, and legacy technology are exacerbating the problem.
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What Amazon’s Recommendation Algorithm Could Do In Healthcare

Natalie Schibell September 15, 2022
An exploration of two possible scenarios for the use of patient data in an Amazon-One Medical paradigm.
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Amazon’s Success In Healthcare Hinges On Patient Experience And Trust

Natalie Schibell September 9, 2022
Amazon’s planned acquisition of One Medical presents a serious question surrounding patient data privacy.
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There’s No Place Like Home: CVS And Walgreens Zero In On The Home Care Imperative

Natalie Schibell September 8, 2022
A move to home care beckons retail to push the throttle on health equity and value-based care. But first, retail will need to win patient loyalty and trust.  
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Amazon Pulls The Plug On Amazon Care, Signaling A New Dawn Of Healthcare Disruption

Natalie Schibell August 28, 2022
Amazon is shutting down Amazon care in a strategic decision to make the most meaningful disruption in the healthcare space, here is why.
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Amazon Plans To Acquire One Medical In Big Tech’s Latest Bet On Healthcare

Natalie Schibell August 18, 2022
Amazon’s move would disrupt the healthcare industry, forcing healthcare players to improve their patient experience and retail giants to follow suit. This blog explores what Amazon’s acquisition of One Medical will mean for the healthcare industry and what Amazon must do to make its healthcare business successful.
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Key Takeaways From Health Insurers’ Q2 Earnings Calls: What We Can Learn About The Future Of Healthcare

Natalie Schibell August 2, 2022
Health insurers' recent earning calls reveal where the healthcare industry is headed. Learn health insurers' top trends and priorities.
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“You’re Dead To Me,” Said The Patient To Their Patient Portal

Natalie Schibell July 19, 2022
Read this blog to understand what precision nudging is and how it will help improve patient communication, engagement, and outcomes.
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Assessing The US Youth Smartwatch Market: Is There Room For An Independent Brand?

Julie Ask July 8, 2022
Children's smartwatch brand Xplora plans to move into the US market - one of many recent additions to a crowded market. This blog explores important lessons that brands should consider when developing a smartwatch and entering a crowded market.
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Introducing Experience Architecture: An Ecosystem Approach To Customer Obsession

Nick Barber March 21, 2022
Align your enterprise with your customer and provide a seamless, more intuitive experience.
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Three Reasons Why A Multi-CMS Approach May Be Right For Your Brand

Nick Barber January 24, 2022
In the midst of tech consolidation, brands must think strategically about their CMS Portfolio. Some smart brands are realizing that a multi-CMS strategy can actually improve agility, flexibility, and speed to market.
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Digital Experience: The Inside Scoop As Told By 36-Plus Executives

Julie Ask June 17, 2021
“When you look forward two years and think about your aspirations for your consumer digital experiences, what will inhibit you from reaching those goals?” Dozens of digital business and experience executives across numerous industries and geographies shared their thoughts with us about digital experience’s current state, emerging tech, priorities, and inhibitors. I’ve summarized the findings […]