A:CARE Congress 2024 proceedings published in BMC proceedings
The wait is over: the official proceedings of the 2024 a:care Congress have just been published in BMC Proceedings, under the title:
“The Silent Epidemic of Non-Adherence – Insights from the 2024 a:care Congress.”
This landmark publication captures the essence of a global discussion on one of healthcare’s most underestimated threats—medication non-adherence—with insights from leading experts in behavioral science, clinical medicine, and health policy.
Couldn’t attend live?
You can now watch the full recordings of the Congress sessions on https://acarepro.abbott.com/acare-congress-2024-sessions/ and experience the highlights first-hand.
Why this matters?
Every year, non-adherence to treatment results in hundreds of thousands of preventable deaths and billions in healthcare costs. Yet, it remains a “silent epidemic.” The 2024 a:care Congress tackled this issue with a bold theme:
“Adherence is a Behavior: Do We Have the Right One?”
Across six powerful sessions, over 17,800 healthcare professionals connected virtually to explore:
- The global impact of poor adherence
- Local healthcare system realities across continents
- Behavioral science tools that reveal why patients “quiet quit” treatment
- The evolving role of AI in the patient–physician relationship
- Patient testimonials and the importance of trust and communication
- The collective responsibility of HCPs, health systems, and manufacturers
What you’ll learn in the proceedings
The peer-reviewed article dives deep into:
- Global statistics and behavioral models like COM-B
- Economic simulations showing how small improvements in adherence can save lives and reduce healthcare costs
- Recommendations from experts including John Weinman, Rabia Khan, Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk, and Heidi Floyd
It is an essential read for HCPs, policymakers, payers, and pharma leaders looking to turn awareness into action.
Start reading or watching today
Read the full publication in BMC proceedings:
https://bmcproc.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12919-025-00326-4
Watch the recorded sessions on
https://acarepro.abbott.com/acare-congress-2024-sessions/
Together, we can shift the conversation around adherence from blame to behavior—and from theory to practice.
This article was written with the assistance of generative AI technology and reviewed for accuracy.
