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Lights, Camera, Adherence: Using Stories to Drive Star Ratings

Release Date: 08/12/2025

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In this episode, leaders from Zing Health, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, and SmartStory share how they're using storytelling, data, and behavioral insights to:

Improve medication adherence and close gaps at scale
Design culturally relevant, human-centered messaging
Translate member engagement into measurable Star Rating gains
Avoid common pitfalls in content strategy and execution

Whether you lead pharmacy, Stars strategy, or member engagement, this discussion offers actionable insights to improve performance heading into the 2026 Star Ratings year.

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SmartStory delivers secure, app-like digital experiences that help health plans improve medication adherence, member satisfaction, and quality performance—without requiring downloads or logins. Learn more at https://www.smartstory.com/

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