HealthNet Homecare is revolutionizing the way we address medication non-adherence. Patients who fail to take their prescribed medications not only cost the health system billions but also risk worsening their conditions. To combat this issue, HealthNet Homecare is developing Adhere Predict, a groundbreaking solution that utilizes predictive algorithms to identify patients most at risk of medication non-adherence.
By collaborating with machine learning experts from universities, HealthNet Homecare is addressing the complex reasons behind medication non-adherence, ranging from disease severity to education levels. This innovative approach aims to reduce the staggering £1 billion annual cost associated with medication non-adherence, affecting up to 50% of patients with chronic illnesses.
Ejike Nwokoro, head of patient insights and data strategy at HealthNet Homecare, emphasizes the importance of patient adherence, stating that “If patients aren’t taking their medicine, their quality of life nosedives.” The company’s patient support programs, often sponsored by pharmaceutical companies, focus on improving medication adherence and patient outcomes.
With a vast patient network in the UK, providing over a million medication deliveries, HealthNet Homecare leverages data from patient interactions to power Adhere Predict. This predictive tool, slated for an official launch in November, aims to intervene early and maintain treatment adherence before patients experience deterioration.
Adhere Predict marks just one of HealthNet Homecare’s innovative solutions, with the company also recently introducing a user-friendly phone app to streamline medication management for patients.
