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Personal and planetary health practices follow similar motivational patterns as we learn with every research study we conduct in very different fields. It is all about warm human strategies. For those who want to dive into even the serious stuff read this paper.

❗ For those of you aware of and concerned about our aging population and the rapidly increasing numbers of chronic patients with comorbidities who seem to lack self-care agency in increasingly fragile health systems: you might be interested in our insights into self-care behaviors and behavioral change of individuals with cardiometabolic conditions and DiabetesT2. 📣 We published a research on this topic in the biggest digital health platform JMIR just NOW! https://lnkd.in/eU4M7MDe It is a Map of Cardiometabolic Patient Journey and Self-Care Behaviors  to Inform Design, Implementation, and Persistent Use of Digital Health Care Solutions. Great thanks to Jan LISKA, Marie MICAL, Cecile Baradez, and Christophe Maillard from Sanofi as well as Guillaume Fontaine, from the McGill University for your professionally, persistence and patience. 💡 What the research is about Cardiometabolic conditions including acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) require comprehensive care and patient engagement in self-care behaviors. The study explores the drivers of active self-care behaviors at the individual and health system level which are currently still poorly understood. #ChronicPatients #Sanofi #STURMundDRANG #PatientBehavior #DigitalHealth #T2Diabetes #CardiometabolicHealth #SelfCareAbility

Finally, we see something from Alphabet's Verily. They just announced Lightpath, a chronic care solution designed to address the evolving needs of health plans and their members starting in 2026. "𝐶𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑖𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑐 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑎 𝑚𝑎𝑗𝑜𝑟 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑟𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑟 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑚𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑠, 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒, 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑡𝑦, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡𝑠. 𝐿𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑝𝑎𝑡ℎ 𝑎𝑖𝑚𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑎𝑑𝑑𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑠 𝑏𝑦 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑧𝑒𝑑 𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑒𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑢𝑎𝑙𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑦 𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ, 𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑦 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ 𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑠 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑖𝑛𝑔 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡𝑠." They plan to build upon Onduo, their already existing platform. That's a chronic disease management platform for patients with diabetes, developed in partnership with Sanofi. We will see. https://lnkd.in/efxh2Mid

💰 Payers are feeling squeezed from every angle: An aging population, resumption of procedures postponed by COVID, and rises in home health care have produced sky-high utilization rates, market warnings, and stock sell-offs across the board. 🤝 Some insurers are beginning to embrace third-party organizations, working in tandem with physician groups, to provide support services and share risk for patients with complex and chronic conditions like cancer, nephrology, cardiology and MSK. 📰 In our latest editorial, written by Thyme Care CBO Dr. Bradford Diephuis for Oliver Wyman Health, we examine how to give payers - and providers - a fighting chance to succeed in value-based specialty care by leveraging specialty care partners to bend the cost curve. This is the approach we take at Thyme Care and where we can make the biggest impact on both quality and cost of care in the oncology population. Read through our insights below: ⬇ https://lnkd.in/gwWiRFUX

🌟 Advancing Hemophilia Treatment: A Commitment to Innovation and Collaboration 🌟 🔬 I'm thrilled to announce my recent completion of an educational course focused on enhancing outcomes for #hemophilia patients through innovative non-factor therapies. This journey, part of my ongoing advocacy and advisory role within the rare bleeding disorders community, reinforces my commitment to advancing patient care. 🩸 The course, enriched by the insights of renowned speakers (Prof Pratima Chowdary & Amy Shapiro, MD) delved into the potential of "rebalancing" agents, moving beyond traditional factor replacement strategies to manage bleeds more effectively. As a pharmacist and a father to a child courageously living with severe hemophilia, these emerging therapies not only inspire me but also fuel my dedication to transform the lives of those affected by this rare bleeding disorder. 💡 The insights provided by the distinguished speakers were invaluable, offering a blend of clinical expertise and innovative perspectives that are instrumental in shaping the future of hemophilia treatment. Their contributions underscored the importance of continuous learning and collaboration in our field. 🌍 My goal is to ensure that our community benefits from these groundbreaking innovations. By collaborating with top experts and advocating for health equity, we can make the most of the vast array of treatment options now available. 🤝 I invite fellow professionals passionate about making a difference in hemophilia care to join me in this endeavor. Let's work together to enhance outcomes through education, research, and improved access to treatments. Your thoughts, insights, and collaborations are welcome as we strive to make a lasting impact. PS: You may access the program via the following link: https://lnkd.in/dmnPZpCW #HemophiliaInnovation #PatientCare #HealthEquity #MedicalEducation💖✨

Remote Patient Monitoring is changing hypertension management 🤯 Erie County Medical Center Corporation's RPM program has shown impressive results in controlling hypertension, especially among high-risk populations. By combining RPM with care management and addressing social determinants of health, they've significantly improved patient outcomes. Key takeaways: 👉 #RPM + #CareManagement = powerful combo: Addressing both clinical and social needs is essential for managing chronic conditions like hypertension. 👉 Focus on high-risk populations: Targeting underserved communities can have a substantial impact on health disparities. 👉 Data-driven approach: Tracking patient outcomes and using data to refine the program is crucial for success. #HealthcareInnovation #HealthTech

SonarMD is leading the charge in bringing a true value-based arrangement to GI specialists. We make value-based care simple for GI practices with our scalable technology to proactively check on patients between visits. "Specialties today are looking at a model that is unique in its ability to provide value-based care at scale, combining medical expertise, advanced technologies, electronic health record systems, coverage, and care delivery. This need has created a high demand for both technology and services to achieve the goal of whole-person care. Having a technology infrastructure that can capture a 360-degree view of an individual patient will help improve care coordination and performance in chronic disease management." #vbc #valuebasedcare #specialist #digitaltransformation #innovation #guthealth #gi #gastroenterology #chroniccare #chronicillness #chronicdisease #chronicdiseasemanagement #carecoordination

Ophthopedia Update:Improving Glaucoma Patients’ Quality of Life and Adherence With a Digital Health Application: Précies: Empowering glaucoma patients to access their individual glaucoma related health data by using a digital health application leads to a significant improvement in quality of life and adherence. Purpose: Evaluate the effectiveness of improvement of glaucoma associated quality of life and adherence in patients using a digital health application. Patients and Methods: A prospective randomized monocentric controlled study of 77 patients with primary open angle glaucoma. Patients were recruited at the University Hospital Erlangen. Patients in the intervention group tracked their intraocular pressure, symptoms and therapy using a digital application. Based on the collected data the SmartTonoTracker® gave patients simple statistics and basic recommendations for further treatment. An increasing score on the GlauQol-36 item questionnaire and the MMAS-8 score, conducted at baseline and follow-up by the intervention group, was considered successful. Statistical analysis was conducted using the unpaired t-test, paired t-test, Man-Whitney-U test, frequency analysis, frequency distribution and Pearson-correlation. Results: Significant difference in the patients´ glaucoma-associated quality of life between the intervention group (rate of improvement: 7.6%, P=0.047), and the control group (rate of improvement: 0.17%, P=0.047) was shown. Also, a significant difference in adherence between the intervention group, showing a 9.8% rate of improvement (P=0.002), and the control group, showing a 3.8% rate of improvement (P=0.002), was shown. Conclusion: Enabling patients to access individual health related glaucoma data by using a digital health application and supporting them with information on their disease led to an improvement in glaucoma-associated quality of life and adherence. Copyright © 2023 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved. #Glaucoma #Ophthalmology #Ophthotwitter

🌟 Revolutionizing Parkinson's Care: A Bold New Study Using Real-World Data! 🧠💼 In the realm of healthcare, a groundbreaking study is changing the way we approach Parkinson's care. Explore the innovative use of real-world data in our latest article and its impact on patient well-being. 📰 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e9hPxUpR In this enlightening article, you'll discover: ✨ How real-world data is transforming Parkinson's research. 🧠 The potential benefits for patients and healthcare providers. 💼 The visionary minds behind this pioneering study. 🌟 The promise it holds for improved Parkinson's care. Join us in celebrating the innovation and dedication driving advancements in Parkinson's care. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those affected by this condition. Stay informed and inspired! #ParkinsonsCare #HealthcareInnovation #RealWorldData #BusinessTodayNews #PatientWellBeing #MedicalAdvancements #ParkinsonsResearch #Innovation