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89% of Patients Are More Likely to Engage With Message From Recognizable, 10-Digit Number, and 66% Say It Increases Likelihood of Attending All Appointments
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Artera, a SaaS leader in digital health, has released a new report detailing the direct impact of AI-driven patient engagement on healthcare outcomes and provider success. The report, Trends in Patient Engagement, based on responses from over 1,000 U.S. patients, reveals that poor communication remains a significant barrier to care, with nearly two-thirds of patients willing to switch providers due to ineffective patient-provider engagement. Furthermore, the rise of telemarketing, spam and fraudulent SMS messages from unverified numbers can overwhelm patients, causing them to disengage or miss important communications, underscoring the need for innovative AI-powered solutions.
Key Report Findings:
Vulnerable Groups Face Bigger Communication Challenges
The report also found that certain populations — including non-white patients and those with chronic conditions — are disproportionately affected by poor communication, leading to notable health inequities and concerns for providers. Notably, the report found non-white patients are more likely to no-call/no-show for appointments (49%) compared to white patients (32%). This results in missed opportunities for care. In fact, of the non-white patients who’ve missed an appointment due to frustrations communicating with their provider, 54% report experiencing life-threatening health implications as a direct result, compared to 33% of white patients in the same group. For the full analysis, download the report here.
“I see communications as the heartbeat of the entire patient journey. When done well, seamless and intuitive patient communication can dramatically improve satisfaction and adherence,” said Guillaume de Zwirek, CEO and co-founder, Artera. “This report validates what we’re seeing in the market: healthcare organizations that embrace modern engagement tools — like long-code messaging, branded SMS channels and conversational agents — are differentiating themselves in the market, delivering a consumer experience they can be proud of, and ultimately driving cost savings and revenue growth.”
The report offers actionable recommendations and strategies for healthcare providers aiming to enhance patient engagement and drive organizational growth. Click here for more information and to download the full report.
*The patient survey was conducted by PureSpectrum, an independent market research firm that gathers insights via online, nonprobability samples collected from panels in the PureSpectrum Marketplace, and all stats are calculated therefrom. For more information on PureSpectrum’s methodology, visit purespectrum.com.
About Artera
Artera, a SaaS leader in digital health, transforms patient experience with AI-powered virtual agents (voice and text) for every step of the patient journey. Trusted by 1,000+ provider organizations — including specialty groups, FQHCs, large IDNs and federal agencies — engaging 100 million patients annually. Artera’s virtual agents support front desk staff to improve patient access including self-scheduling, intake, forms, billing and more. Whether augmenting a team or unleashing a fully autonomous digital workforce, Artera offers multiple virtual agent options to meet healthcare organizations where they are in their AI journey. Artera helps support 2B communications in 109 languages across voice, text and web. A decade of healthcare expertise, powered by AI.
For more information, visit www.artera.io.
Forward-looking statements: These statements are based on current information and are subject to change without notice. They may not be accurate or reliable, and actual events may differ from those projected.
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Report Methodology
1,000+ U.S. patients who are responsible for their own healthcare decisions and have engaged with the healthcare system over the last 12 months. All respondents reported they have communicated with a healthcare provider digitally.
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