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Millions of Americans struggle with medication adherence, especially those with chronic conditions. A National Consumers League conference highlighted strategies to improve medication use and health outcomes for diverse populations.

Keywords:
Appropriate medication useCommunicationCultural competencyHealth disparitiesMedication adherenceMedication managementRacial and ethnic minoritiesUnderserved populations

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  • Public Health
  • Health Disparities
  • Patient Adherence Research

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  • Millions of Americans exhibit poor medication adherence, impacting chronic disease management.
  • This issue disproportionately affects individuals with cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and diabetes, as well as diverse racial and ethnic groups.

Framework:

  • The Script Your Future campaign convened experts to address medication adherence challenges.
  • Focus on identifying barriers and disseminating tools/strategies for improved adherence.

Implementation:

  • A one-day research symposium explored adherence research, health disparities, and practical tools.
  • Sessions included medication adherence assessment, synchronization, and comprehensive medication management.
  • Facilitated discussions for collaborative initiatives among diverse stakeholders.

Implications:

  • Participants found the conference highly valuable, reporting applicable learnings and new collaborations.
  • Conference outcomes are being shared to promote better medication use and adherence.
  • Potential for improved health outcomes, particularly in underserved populations.