IoMT Solutions Boost Medication Adherence Amid Healthcare Crisis

Medication non-adherence remains a significant challenge within healthcare systems, impacting patient outcomes and generating substantial costs. A recent initiative led by FPT Software has introduced a comprehensive Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) ecosystem aimed at addressing this pervasive issue. By enhancing communication among patients, providers, and devices, this solution seeks to improve medication adherence rates and ultimately patient health.

Understanding the Medication Non-Adherence Crisis

The World Health Organization indicates that medication adherence can significantly influence patient outcomes, sometimes even more than the treatment itself. In the United States, medication non-adherence is implicated in 50% of treatment failures and approximately 125,000 preventable deaths each year. This non-compliance also contributes to around 25% of hospital admissions and 10% of hospitalizations.

The financial implications are staggering, with estimates suggesting that medication non-adherence costs the healthcare system between $100 billion and $300 billion annually due to unused medications, unnecessary diagnostic tests, and excessive healthcare provider visits.

The root cause of this crisis often lies in fragmented communication between patients and healthcare providers. Traditional healthcare models tend to create information silos, leaving patients isolated in their treatment journeys while clinicians lack real-time insights into patient behaviors and outcomes.

Building a Comprehensive IoMT Ecosystem

Recognizing the need for innovative solutions, FPT Software developed a robust IoMT ecosystem that connects various healthcare stakeholders. This solution is anchored in three strategic pillars designed to transform patient care delivery.

The first step involved establishing a unified IoMT ecosystem. This network integrates compliant medical applications with intelligent IoMT devices, facilitating unprecedented data-sharing capabilities. Adherence to international healthcare standards such as HL7 FHIR, HITRUST r2, and HIPAA ensures a secure environment for all participants.

At the heart of this ecosystem is a user-friendly mobile application designed to empower patients. This app allows users to log their medication schedules, share progress with healthcare providers, and track adherence patterns in real-time. Customizable alerts via SMS, in-app notifications, and email ensure that patients receive reminders through their preferred communication methods.

Clinicians benefit from gaining authorized access to patient data, which enables more informed medical decision-making. Pharmaceutical companies also receive valuable insights while adhering to stringent requirements for data protection. This collaborative approach enhances patient outcomes while maintaining privacy and security standards.

The implementation of the IoMT solution has led to significant improvements in healthcare metrics. The mobile application boasts an impressive 89% retention rate, significantly higher than the average retention rate for healthcare applications. This suggests that patients find sustained value in the platform, which could lead to long-term changes in healthcare behavior.

Most notably, patient engagement with the application resulted in medication adherence rates reaching 75%. This achievement highlights the platform’s effectiveness in encouraging consistent medication compliance, moving closer to closing the adherence gap that costs the healthcare system billions annually.

Data generated by the platform allows clinicians to make informed, data-driven treatment decisions. Access to comprehensive patient medication patterns and adherence trends supports personalized treatment plans and proactive intervention strategies, ultimately enhancing care coordination and health outcomes.

Beyond immediate patient care improvements, the platform serves as a valuable resource for clinical research, fostering advancements in evidence-based medicine and disease management. This capability supports the development of patient-centered healthcare solutions while improving the efficiency and effectiveness of medical research initiatives.

Looking Ahead: The Future of Connected Healthcare

This successful IoMT implementation demonstrates that patient-centric digital health solutions can effectively tackle one of healthcare’s most persistent challenges. By fostering seamless connections among patients, providers, devices, and pharmaceutical companies, healthcare organizations can achieve measurable improvements in patient outcomes while reducing overall costs.

The 75% medication adherence rate achieved through this initiative translates to thousands of prevented hospitalizations and reduced treatment failures, ultimately saving lives. As the healthcare sector continues its digital transformation, solutions emphasizing patient engagement and enabling data-driven clinical decisions will be essential for sustainable healthcare delivery.

For healthcare technology leaders, this case study underscores the importance of holistic ecosystem thinking, regulatory compliance, and patient-centered design in developing solutions that can have a lasting impact across the healthcare continuum.

Previn Tiwari, Executive Vice President and Business Head at FPT Americas, emphasizes the role of technology in delivering sustainable, long-term value within healthcare. With over two decades of experience, Tiwari has driven innovation and operational excellence across multiple industries, including healthcare.