A pioneering program designed for healthcare professionals and their patients that encourages improvements in adherence to treatment. Armed with the latest techniques in behavioral science and evidence-based digital solutions, A:CARE aims to transform care and advance health equity through education, insight and coaching:
DISCOVER OUR ARTICLES ABOUT MEDICATION ADHERENCE
Articles have been developed to support healthcare professionals in improving adherence. These articles offer easy-to-understand resources on how behavioral science influences adherence, along with practical insights for specific therapy areas. They complement a series of in-depth masterclasses that delve into adherence and behavioral science topics.
Policy and practice in healthcare systems to promote biosimilar use
14/01/2025
Biologics, biologicals, or biotherapeutics are biologically derived protein-based therapeutic agents that differ from chemically synthesized small-molecule drugs in terms of the molecular complexity and production process. Starting with insulin for diabetes treatment, biologicals have transformed the treatments for several common and/or serious diseases.3 Approximately 25% of all newly approved medicines and one in development are…
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2024 a:care Congress: Major milestones in medication adherence
07/01/2025
The 2024 a:care Congress on Medication Adherence and Behavioral Science was a landmark event, setting new standards for global collaboration and innovation in healthcare. Hosted by Abbott, the congress brought together healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, and patient advocates to tackle one of the most critical challenges in healthcare: improving medication adherence through behavioral science. This…
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JAHA publishes a:care HEOR study: medication adherence yields significant cost savings in cardiovascular disease management
18/12/2024
The Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA) recently published a study by Cho et al. (2024) that highlights the significant economic and health benefits of achieving optimal medication adherence in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) who require lipid-lowering therapy. This study, part of the a:care Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) program, focuses on…
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Interprofessional collaboration for medication adherence in diabetes management
14/11/2024
Diabetes is a major health problem that is growing at an alarming pace1. Globally, 1 in 11 adults has diabetes (90% have Type 2 diabetes mellitus) and its prevalence is expected to increase from 415 to 642 million by 20402. It was the seventh leading cause of death worldwide resulting in the loss of 1.6…
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