{"id":2042,"date":"2024-02-09T15:41:17","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T20:41:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/?p=2042"},"modified":"2024-02-13T12:18:52","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T17:18:52","slug":"an-important-message-about-medication-adherence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/agents\/an-important-message-about-medication-adherence\/","title":{"rendered":"An important message about medication adherence\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Skipping medication doses is risky business, especially for people with chronic conditions. Please share the article below, <strong>\u201cA spoonful of sugar and other tools for following your medication plans,\u201d<\/strong> with your clients.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can cut and paste the article or click the link in the blue box at the bottom of the page, then share via email, page content on your website, or in a newsletter.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A spoonful of sugar and other tools for following your medication plans<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;\u201cA Spoonful of Sugar,\u201d the iconic Disney song, waxes metaphorically about making unwelcome tasks more enjoyable. When it comes to getting kids to take their meds, the song gets the job done.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For adults, however, it can take more than a sweet treat to encourage following medication plans. Add a serious condition to the mix and skipping meds becomes risky if not approved by your doctor.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conditions like asthma and cardiovascular disease, for example, have the best outcomes when medications are taken as prescribed to prevent:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Airway irritation when a person with asthma comes in contact with a trigger&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Symptom flares, trips to the ER, and asthma-related deaths&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blood clots, stroke, heart attack, and premature death in people with cardiovascular disease&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to skip or stop taking a medication, please work with your doctor to discuss why and to determine a path forward.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Blue KC Care Management app \u2013 A solution in hand<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At Blue KC, we\u2019re more than your health insurer. We employ a team of doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers who at their very core are driven to help you succeed in managing your healthcare. One of our best tools for success is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/consumer\/member-benefits\/apps\/wellframe-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blue KC Care Management app<\/a>. With it you can:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set medication reminders&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect with our healthcare workers via secure chat&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get daily health tasks and see your track record for taking meds&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn more about your condition through clinically approved articles&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Download the Blue KC Care Management app&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Scan the QR code or click the App Story or Google Play button to download the app. When prompted, use access code <strong>kcbluewelcome<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1104\" height=\"1104\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/Blue-KC_kcbluewelcome_access-code-deep-link-qr-code.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2186\" style=\"width:145px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/Blue-KC_kcbluewelcome_access-code-deep-link-qr-code.png 1104w, https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/Blue-KC_kcbluewelcome_access-code-deep-link-qr-code-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/Blue-KC_kcbluewelcome_access-code-deep-link-qr-code-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/Blue-KC_kcbluewelcome_access-code-deep-link-qr-code-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/Blue-KC_kcbluewelcome_access-code-deep-link-qr-code-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1104px) 100vw, 1104px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/blue-kc-care-management\/id1513957007\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"144\" height=\"48\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/App-Store-image.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1949\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.bluekc.wellframe&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US&amp;pli=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"144\" height=\"48\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/Google-Play-image.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1950\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n    <div class=\"cta-form cta-click-to-call cta-explore-plans theme-dark bg-shield bg-shield-right-positioned\">\n        <div class=\"col cta-section\">\n            <h3>Please share this article with your clients.<\/h3>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"col\">\n            \n                        <a class=\"btn btn-light\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/healthier-living\/care-management-healthier-living\/a-spoonful-of-sugar-and-other-tools-for-following-your-medication-plans\/\" target=\"_blank\">Download &quot;A spoonful of sugar&quot; 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