Here's something that might surprise you: your health isn't just about what happens in a doctor's office.
Where you live. How much money you make. Whether you have reliable transportation. Access to healthy food. Your support system.
These things—called Social Determinants of Health (SDoH)—can influence up to 80% of your health outcomes. That's huge.
The Stuff That Actually Affects Your Health
When we talk about what shapes your wellness, it's way more than genetics or medical care. Here's what really matters:
- Money stuff — Can you afford your medications? Your healthy groceries?
- Housing — Is your home safe? Stable? Stressful?
- Food access — Can you get fresh, nutritious food easily?
- Transportation — Can you get to your appointments?
- Education — Do you have access to information that helps you understand your health?
- Support system — Do you have people who check in on you?
- Your neighborhood — Is it safe to walk? Are there parks nearby?
- Technology access — Can you use apps and tools to manage your health?
These aren't just nice-to-haves. They're fundamental to how healthy you can actually be.
The Real-Life Stuff That Gets in the Way
Let's be honest about what happens between doctor visits:
You miss appointments because you can't get there. Transportation issues lead to untreated conditions and more hospital visits down the road.
You skip medications because they're too expensive. Or you forget. Either way, your treatment isn't working the way it should.
You take supplements or OTC meds your doctor doesn't know about. This can cause interactions nobody's watching for.
These aren't personal failures. They're real barriers that millions of people face every day.
Why Your Real-World Experience Matters
Here's the thing: your doctor only sees you for a few minutes a few times a year. They don't know what's happening the other 99% of the time.
That's where Consumer Real-World Evidence (RWE) comes in. It's just a fancy way of saying: the data about YOUR actual life matters.
What you're eating. How you're sleeping. Whether you're taking your meds. What's stressing you out. This information helps complete the picture that your doctor is missing.
How LUCI Helps Bridge the Gap
LUCI was built to capture the stuff that happens between visits—so you and your care team can actually address what's getting in your way.
Log What's Really Going On
Skipping meds because of cost? Having trouble getting to appointments? Taking supplements your doctor doesn't know about? You can track all of it. No judgment—just information that helps.
Get Reminders That Actually Help
Personalized nudges remind you to take your medications, schedule follow-ups, or track symptoms. It's like having a friend who's got your back.
Learn What You Need to Know
Bite-sized education helps you make informed decisions—like whether to mention that supplement to your doctor or how to find affordable prescriptions.
Share the Full Picture with Your Provider
When your doctor can see what's actually happening in your life, they can create a care plan that fits YOUR reality—not just textbook recommendations.
A Story That Might Sound Familiar
Meet Sarah. She's 52, managing high blood pressure and depression. Between visits, she's been skipping her meds because they're expensive. She takes OTC supplements for joint pain that her doctor doesn't know about. And she missed her last follow-up because she couldn't get a ride.
None of this shows up in her medical chart.
With LUCI, Sarah logs these challenges, gets reminders, and finds resources for affordable medications. Her doctor reviews this before her next visit and creates a plan that actually works for her life—including connecting her with transportation help.
That's what happens when your real-world experience is part of the conversation.
Why This Matters for Everyone
Addressing these barriers isn't just good for you—it's better for the whole healthcare system:
- Missed medication doses account for 50% of treatment failures
- Addressing these social factors can reduce healthcare costs by up to 20%
- Patients who share real-world data have 25% better engagement with their care
When we stop pretending that healthcare happens in a vacuum, everyone wins.
Your Life Matters to Your Health
Your health isn't just about test results and prescriptions. It's about your whole life—the challenges you face, the support you have, and the resources available to you.
LUCI helps you capture all of it. Share what matters. Get the support you need. And have real conversations with your care team about what's actually going on.
Because you deserve care that fits your real life—not just your chart.