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Patient Education: What is Content, Actually? Why is it Valuable?

Jul 26, 2021 Patient Education

Content is a very generic term, but at Dr. Joe Explains "content" has a very simple, yet powerful definition. Learn how we turn medical information into value.

Messages to remember from “It’s Okay to Be a Coward About Cancer” by Josh Friedman

In 2017, Josh Friedman shared some of his personal experiences facing cancer. His powerful messages are as important today as they were in 2017. To keep his lessons top-of-mind, we reflect on his most powerful messages.

The Secret to Excellent Patient Education Materials

Jun 14, 2021 Patient Education

Do you know the secret to excellent patient education materials? If not, you’re in luck; we’ll fill you in on the formula and why it matters.

Compassionate Support: The Overlooked Patient Education Strategy

May 03, 2021 Patient Education

Fact: Compassionate support improves patient outcomes. Find out what exactly compassion is, why it matters, and how you can use it to motivate your consumers to take action.

Patient Education: Why the Reading Level Isn’t Everything

Apr 12, 2021 Patient Education

We’ve all heard that we should write all patient education at or below a 6th-grade reading level. But we argue that this recommendation isn’t everything. Curious? Let us explain our reasoning.

Empowering Patients with Our Metastatic Breast Cancer Book

Mar 31, 2021 Patient Education

Empowerment requires a clear strategy to be successful. Learn how we approached this challenge to create our new book that empowers patients with metastatic breast cancer through the many difficult conversations that arise in their cancer experience.

7 Elements of Effective Patient Education Materials that Drive Action

Mar 24, 2021 Patient Education

Creating and evaluating patient education isn't an easy task. So, what's the best way to tackle the challenge? Start with a list of critical elements. Here are the top characteristics of effective patient education.

Recent Study Confirms Health Literacy’s Positive Impacts on Health Outcomes

Mar 16, 2021 Health Literacy

A recent study by the UnitedHealth Group proved that health literacy significantly impacts health outcomes for those enrolled in Medicare. Here are the key details from the research and why they matter to you.

A New Health Literacy Definition Revealed! Here’s What’s Changed.

Mar 09, 2021 Health Literacy

Update Alert! Do you know how health literacy's definition has changed within the last year? If not, don't worry. Here's what's changed and why it matters to you and your organization.

Guest Post: 4 Things I Learned Because of My Father’s Cancer Experience

Mar 03, 2021 Guest Post

Cancer is a challenge no one wishes to face, but for those who do, it changes their lives and offers countless lessons. Our founder, Dr. Joe, is no exception. Here’s what he learned through his father’s cancer experience and how it’s shaped him into the person he is today.

Are You Doing Enough? The National Action Plan to Improve Health Literacy.

It's been 10 years since the US Department of Health and Human Services released the National Action Plan to Improve Health Literacy. Here's what you need to know about The Plan and how to put it into action.

How Our Advanced HCC Booklet Improves Health Literacy

Feb 16, 2021 Health Literacy

Our newly published book, Understanding Advanced HCC, was created with health literacy in mind. Learn more about the challenges this patient population faces and how our book helps them overcome them.

Confidence: An Important Ingredient of Health Literacy

Feb 09, 2021 Health Literacy

Have you ever thought about the impact of self-doubt on health literacy? Find out what confidence and willingness have to do with literacy.

Health Literacy Definition & Its Most Important Hidden Messages

Jan 26, 2021 Health Literacy

Health literacy is more than a string of words tied into a definition. There's a lot of meaning packed into every single word. Explore some of the most important hidden messages behind the words and they matter to you.

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