Medication Adherence

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Support Medication Adherence

May 17, 2023 - Medication adherence remains a persistent, complex challenge for the healthcare industry as drug costs rise and prescription adherence rates sink. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that adherence to prescribed medications correlates to improved clinical outcomes and reduced mortality, especially for chronic disease patients. However, roughly one in five...

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