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Building a Digital Support Ecosystem for Chronic Health Conditions - SKhan - 07-28-2023
Managing chronic conditions remains a stubborn challenge for both providers and patients.
According to the National Council on Aging, a staggering 85 percent of older adults suffer from at least one chronic disease, and managing these conditions accounts for a substantial 95 percent of healthcare costs for older Americans. Among these chronic conditions, diabetes remains the most pervasive and devastating. The costs of this disease, for both patients and providers, has likewise achieved outsized proportions. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) reports that the cost of diagnosed diabetes reached a staggering $327 billion in 2017, marking a significant 26 percent increase from previous estimates.
In this blog, we’ll explore how, by encouraging patients to incorporate condition management into their lives, these mobile solutions have the potential to revolutionize healthcare practices.
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