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Study • Health · Adherence (Medication or Treatment)

Enhanced active choice: A new method to motivate behavior change

George LoewensteinBari HarlamPunam Anand KellerKevin Volpp

Summary by BHUB

Not adhering to medication regimens has individual, public health, and economic consequences. While helpful automatic prescription refill programs are widely available, few individuals enroll.

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Active Choice

Behaviors addressed

Adherence (Medication or Treatment)

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