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Pre-visit digital engagement strategy transforms teledermatology

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Penn Preview, a pre-visit automated digital engagement program, improved dermatology patient compliance, photo quality, and telehealth encounters.

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Making choices easy is a game-changer in screening initiatives

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Research led by Shivan Mehta shows that pushing low-effort, easy choices to patients and providers can increase colorectal and hepatitis C screening rates.

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Three CHCI projects awarded Independence Blue Cross grants

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Three Penn Medicine innovation projects will receive Clinical Care Innovation Grants from Independence Blue Cross for the second consecutive year.

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Behind the launch of the digital wellness platform Cobalt

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A new publication describes the development of Cobalt and shares usage data from the first 11 months of deployment.

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COVID-19 vaccine uptake similar with text messaging and telephone outreach

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A study demonstrated that texting is a feasible, low-cost method for communication and scheduling with large-scale population health initiatives.