Medication nonadherence contributes to countless adverse events and deaths that could have been prevented, particularly among elders with multiple chronic diseases. Archives of Internal Medicine1 estimated this issue costs the U.S. healthcare system $100 billion a year.
Forgetfulness can be addressed in part through basic aids that remind users to take their medicine. But many other factors also come into play, such as:
As a result, simple reminder aids have proven to be inadequate. And one solution that does in fact improve medication adherence — the personal intervention — is often impossible and/or cost-prohibitive. What patients, caregivers, health plans and healthcare providers need is a system that enables reminders and makes personal interventions both possible and affordable. MedMinder Systems has devised the ideal solution. 1. "Improving Medication Adherence," Archives of Internal Medicine 2006; 166: 1802-1804.
