World-class healthcare providers are seeking out new ways to extend care beyond the physical world and tap into the data-driven view of the patient that digital technology enables. Providing effective digital healthcare requires a combined understanding of compliance, regulatory requirements, patient behavior, digital technology, and design – practices that are often difficult to incubate and scale within the four walls of a health care provider.
As adolescent patients dealing with Sickle Cell Anemia, progress through adolescence and early adulthood, transitioning from pediatric to adult health care becomes the next necessary step in their trajectory. Creating specific, better health habits is key to managing overall health and well-being. Traditional research methods and therapies are less effective in a digital world.