Medication Adherence Up 12% For Medicaid Beneficiaries Using Text Messaging For Patient Engagement

Medication adherence rates increased by 12% among Medicaid beneficiaries participating in a Montefiore Medical Center pilot program testing an interactive text message-based platform. The pilot was structured as a two-month clinical trial involving 67 patients and 15 care managers involved in the center’s Medicaid Health Home, Bronx Accountable Healthcare Network Health Home, which is operated by University Behavioral Associates. During trial, in addition to increased medication adherence, self-reported patient appointment adherence increased 40% and patients’ care plan goal achievements increased by 7%. Patients who received care management support were 21% more motivated, 26% more confident, and . . .