Carrie Tucker - Healthcare Blog Author Archive at RXNT

The Role of Data in Improving Medication Adherence

Electronic Prescribing, Patient Engagement, Patient Safety / By Carrie Tucker

Medication adherence data gives healthcare providers a clearer picture of whether patients are following their prescribed treatment plans. By monitoring refill activity, medication history, prescribing patterns, and other clinical data, practices can identify patients at risk of nonadherence and intervene before missed or incorrect doses contribute to poor health outcomes. Key takeaways Medication adherence means

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Educating Patients About Safe AI Usage: Where It Helps, and Where It Falls Short

Patient Safety, Technology Trends / By Carrie Tucker

Patient use of AI is here to stay, and it’s important for healthcare teams to address it early on rather than ignore or dismiss it. Educating patients on when AI is most useful—and where its limitations lie—helps ensure it’s used as a supplement, not a replacement for clinical care. Key takeaways Patients are increasingly turning

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Turning AI-Informed Patients Into Care Collaborators—Not Competitors

Patient Engagement, Patient Safety, Technology Trends / By Carrie Tucker

More patients are turning to AI for health information, reshaping clinical visits before they even begin. Practices that embrace AI-informed patients strategically can strengthen relationships while improving care outcomes. Key takeaways ChatGPT and other AI chatbots are transforming patient visits. Providers are now regularly navigating AI-informed questions, shifting expectations, and more engaged (and sometimes misinformed)

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Why Patients Struggle to Follow Care Plans—and How Practices Can Support Better Follow-Through

Patient Engagement, Patient Safety / By Carrie Tucker

When patients don’t follow through with recommended treatments, medications, lifestyle changes, or follow-up plans, the consequences can ripple through patient health and practice outcomes. Understanding the underlying reasons and applying practical patient-centered solutions can help practices close this gap and improve the quality of care. Even the most carefully tailored care plans aren’t always followed

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The First Appointment Advantage: How Patient Trust is Earned Before the Exam Room

Patient Engagement / By Carrie Tucker

Patients form powerful, lasting impressions within minutes of their first interaction. From scheduling to bedside manner, the first appointment becomes the foundation of trust (or the point where it begins to erode). At 9:07 a.m., Maria checked in for her first appointment with her internal medicine provider. By 9:12, she had already decided whether she

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The Link Between Environmental Health and Health Equity

Patient Safety / By Carrie Tucker

By adopting sustainable practices, providers not only reduce their environmental footprint but also contribute to a fairer, healthier system for all patients. The health of our environment and the health of our communities are deeply connected. Clean air, safe water, and sustainable practices have a direct impact on patient outcomes and play a significant role

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What’s Holding Telehealth Back—and How to Fix It

Patient Engagement, Telehealth / By Carrie Tucker

The gap between experience and engagement raises an important question: If patients are happy with telehealth, why aren’t they using it more? Despite years of progress and pandemic-fueled acceleration, many patients do not regularly use telehealth services. And yet, satisfaction rates with video visits, phone consults, and online scheduling are consistently high—often over 80%. The

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5 Key Steps to Creating an Efficient Patient Scheduling Experience

Practice Management, Scheduling, Technology Trends / By Carrie Tucker

Patients today expect a smooth, efficient scheduling process. It’s what sets the tone for their entire experience and gives them an idea of what they can expect when they arrive for their visit. Patients today expect a smooth, efficient scheduling process. It’s what sets the tone for their entire experience and gives them an idea

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6 Ways Mobile Applications Can Benefit Your Practice

Patient Engagement, Technology Trends / By Carrie Tucker

Whether you’re managing a solo practice, a multi-location clinic, or a growing healthcare network, mobile applications can change how you manage and operate your practice. Healthcare providers are facing increasing demands for better efficiency, seamless communication with patients and staff members, and a patient experience that boosts satisfaction and engagement. Whether you’re managing a solo

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Why 55% of Patients Prefer Using Mobile Apps for Healthcare

Patient Engagement, Technology Trends / By Carrie Tucker

Mobile apps are a cornerstone technology in healthcare today. In fact, according to the 2024 Healthtech Perspectives Report, more than half (55%) of U.S. consumers prefer to use a mobile application to manage healthcare appointments, prescriptions, and medical records. Mobile apps are a cornerstone technology in healthcare today. In fact, according to the 2024 Healthtech

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