Taction Software Urges EHR Integration to Curb Medication Non-Adherence
The healthcare IT firm advocates for connected apps to reduce the $500 billion annual cost of medication non-adherence in the U.S.
Taction Software is calling for a systemic shift toward connected medication management applications to address the lethal consequences of medication non-adherence. The company argues that integrating patient-facing apps with clinical records is essential to reducing preventable deaths and stabilizing healthcare spending.
According to data highlighted by Taction Software, medication non-adherence results in approximately 125,000 preventable deaths every year in the United States. The financial toll is equally severe, with non-adherence generating nearly $500 billion in avoidable healthcare costs across the U.S. alone. These figures are driven by a widespread systemic failure: nearly 50% of patients suffering from chronic conditions do not take their medications as prescribed.
The Integration-First Approach
To combat these trends, Taction Software is positioning itself as a specialist in developing HIPAA-compliant and FDA-ready healthcare applications. Unlike standalone reminder apps, which often operate as isolated silos, Taction utilizes an "integration-first" design strategy. This approach ensures that mobile health tools are deeply connected to Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
To achieve this interoperability between patient apps and hospital networks, the firm provides integration services certified in HL7 and FHIR standards. These protocols allow for the seamless exchange of health information, ensuring that data flows accurately between the patient's device and the provider's clinical system.
Why Connectivity Matters
Moving from simple reminders to integrated clinical tools transforms how providers manage patient care. When adherence data is linked directly to provider records, healthcare systems can move from reactive treatment to real-time intervention. If a patient misses a critical dose, the provider is notified immediately, allowing for a clinical response before the patient's condition deteriorates.
This connectivity is viewed as a primary lever for reducing the massive financial burden of avoidable hospitalizations. By improving survival rates for chronic disease patients through better adherence, the industry can potentially mitigate a significant portion of the $500 billion in waste currently attributed to medication errors and omissions.
The Path Forward
As the industry moves toward more sophisticated digital health ecosystems, the focus remains on the scalability of these integrations. While Taction Software is expanding its practice to include more FDA-ready mobile apps, the broader challenge for the industry is the universal adoption of FHIR and HL7 standards across disparate hospital networks. The success of these initiatives will depend on whether healthcare providers can successfully bridge the gap between patient behavior at home and clinical oversight in the office.