Originally published in Forbes by Aline Holzwarth Whether you are directly or indirectly affected by the COVID-19 viral disease, you may be feeling down as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic. There are many solutions out there to...
A Practical Framework for Encouraging Positive Health Behavior in Heart Failure Patients
“That was an incredibly scary time, being as young as I was, thinking about possibly dying, leaving my young children,” reflects Kirsten of her initial experience with heart failure. Kirsten is a patient advisor in CONNECT-HF, an ongoing study to better...
Here’s How To Design Your Quarantine Fresh Start
Originally published in Forbes by Aline Holzwarth Feeling glum as you trudge through the COVID-19 quarantine haze? That’s okay. You’ve probably fallen into a funk like everyone else, and it’s nothing to be ashamed of. If you had any sort...
The Global Pandemic Brought Us Together
Times of crisis can change the way we interact with each other in ways that can surprise us and deepen our social bonds. Our VP of Program Management Jennifer McLaughlin experienced just this on a call the other day with...
A Moment with Yale’s Laurie Santos: On Gratitude and the Human Condition
A Moment with Laurie Santos is part of our interview series featuring thought leaders in research and healthcare. Each interview includes 7 short and stimulating questions. Dr. Laurie Santos is Professor of Psychology and Head of Silliman College at Yale...
Remote Research in the Era of COVID-19
To minimize opportunities for spreading the novel coronavirus, the FDA and NIH have suspended in-person interactions in research studies and clinical trials. The new rules mean that most clinical and behavioral research studies may no longer be conducted in person...
Social Norms Can Spread Like A Virus
Originally published in Forbes by Aline Holzwarth For the 90% of Americans now ordered to stay home (up from 20% just a week ago) to stave off the risk of catching and spreading the novel coronavirus, keeping a strict distance from others is...
Remote Care is Now a Public Health Mandate
Staying at home now is essential to “flatten the curve” and slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. But people at home still need health care, regardless of their COVID-19 status. This fact has created an urgency to expand patients'...
COVID-19 and Digital Health: Pattern Health is ready to help!
We recognize the severe and overwhelming challenges our colleagues in the healthcare industry face with the outbreak of COVID-19. And we have an idea of what those challenges could look like in the coming days, weeks, and months ahead — a...
Emergency Reserves Can Prevent a Small Lapse From Turning Into a Big Lapse
Last week was a fantastic week for you. You were doing so well. You played a game of soccer with friends, went on a walk with your partner every single day, and spent all weekend gardening. Then a sudden freeze...
Don’t Settle for Engagement if You’re Looking for Impact
No healthcare buzzword has been more used and abused in the past decade than “patient engagement,” despite the fact that — or perhaps because — there seems to be little agreement on how the phrase is actually defined. The hottest...
To Achieve Goals, Focus on Behavior
The holiday season is upon us, whether you’re ready for it or not. Many people overeat in the holiday season (all those leftover treats at home, cookies in the office, how could you resist?!) And — no surprise — it...