There is a need to foster collaborative environment where all the stakeholders in the healthcare system have a role to play, including healthcare professionals, patients, scientists, and health economics experts. Together let us embrace innovative solutions and re-define healthcare standards. Speakers Dr. Agam Vora
In India, medication adherence is a significant challenge, with nearly 48.62% of patients with co-morbid conditions being non-adherent1. The World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that medication adherence can have a more direct impact on patient outcomes than the specific treatment itself2. To tackle this issue effectively, a patient-centered approach is crucial, involving all stakeholders in…
Dr. Sheri D. Pruitt and Prof. John Weinman concluded the congress by sharing key takeaways and emphasizing that change does not happen on its own; it requires effort, persistence, and action from all stakeholders to address the problem of non-adherence. Speakers Dr. Sheri D. Pruitt Prof. John Weinman
This technology session explored the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare and its impact on the physician-patient relationship. Dr. Evan Muse set the scene by providing the historical context of technological advancements, highlighting how AI and digital health tools are reshaping care delivery. He emphasized the evolution of AI from basic rule-based systems…
The importance of medication adherence in cardiovascular disease management is highlighted in this session with the presentation of a health economic study conducted in three middle-income countries: Mexico, Thailand, and China1.Prof. Arintaya Phrommintikul highlights the clinical consequences of non-adherence and emphasizes recommendations for better risk factor control. Prof. Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk delves into the study, demonstrating…
This session explores the complex issue of medication non-adherence, moving beyond the common assumption that it primarily results from forgetfulness. Drawing on evidence that reminder devices alone do not significantly improve adherence, Prof. John Weinman highlights the complexity of this phenomenon, which has been linked to over 700 distinct factors1. By introducing the COM-B model2,…
As the lead author of the OECD’s 2018 milestone report on adherence1, Rabia Khan discussed in her session how medication non-adherence remains a significant and overlooked global health challenge impacting millions, leading to poor health outcomes and increased healthcare costs. Despite efforts to address this issue over the past 20 years, the problem persists, with…
Dr. Sheri D. Pruitt, the chair of the event, Prof. John Weinman, the honorary chair, as well as Kathryn McKenzie from Abbott, welcome you to the 3rd edition of the a:care Congress. Kathryn McKenzie set the stage by highlighting that good health is key to thriving communities, and with the a:care initiative, Abbott aims to…
This panel session explored the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders, including patients, health economists, medical societies, and healthcare professionals, in enhancing medication adherence through a collaborative and multifaceted approach. The discussion underscored the importance of patient engagement and transparency in their own care while emphasizing the responsibility of healthcare professionals and caregivers to foster…
Nearly half the people don’t take their medicines as prescribed, and one-third never fill their prescriptions. Globally as well as in India, this is a massive medical challenge that keep people from living their healthiest lives1 ,and this only worsens clinical outcomes but also increases morbidity, premature mortality rates, and healthcare expenditures. In 2024, the…