E. Susanne Blazek, Ph.D. | Apr 17, 2023 | Behavioral Science, Blog
“For a just selection, everybody has to take the same exam: climb that tree.” In this well-known satire of the education system, it matters a tremendous amount on your selection success whether you’re a dog, a seal, a goldfish, or a monkey. In healthcare, the cartoon...
Ashley West and Karilyn Housworth | May 24, 2022 | Behavioral Science, Blog, Briefs
It’s New Year’s Day, 2022, and you just woke up. You pour yourself a cup of coffee and settle into your favorite spot on the couch. As you gaze out the window, you feel a sense of calm and hope. There’s a brand-new year ahead of you. As you think about what lies...
E. Susanne Blazek, Ph.D. and Lirio | Oct 29, 2020 | Blog, Closing Gaps in Care, Consumer Acquisition & Engagement
During the last 20 years, both the risk factors (older average age at first pregnancy, alcohol consumption, obesity, less breastfeeding and physical activity) and breast cancer rates have increased in the U.S. By the end of 2020, 276,480 American women are expected to...
Lirio | Oct 9, 2020 | Artificial Intelligence, Behavioral Science, Blog, Digital Health
Over the past several years, precision medicine has gained attention in the healthcare industry, as more providers are prioritizing individualized treatment plans based on patients’ unique genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Similar factors exist in moving...
E. Susanne Blazek, Ph.D. and Lirio | Sep 4, 2020 | Behavioral Science, Blog, Closing Gaps in Care, Consumer Acquisition & Engagement, Digital Health
Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October is a good time to frame the conversation around women’s health by looking at what may be keeping them from getting the kind of preventive care, like annual mammograms, they need. According to the U.S. Department of Labor,...
