The Marketer’s Role in Early Diagnosis and Treatment 

Everyone seems to have a story about themselves or a loved one who struggled to get an accurate diagnosis, or started treatment only after their condition had progressed. These delays are personal, but they’re also supported by data: a 2020 review found that every four-week delay in cancer treatment increases mortality risk by 6–13%. Similar findings span diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, mental health, and more—earlier intervention leads to better outcomes. 

Part of the problem is the fragmented healthcare ecosystem: patients and physicians often follow parallel, disconnected information journeys. In this live session from the 2025 Pharma CX Marketing Summit, OptimizeRx CEO explores how the right approach to marketing helps to bridge the gaps that prevent early diagnosis and treatment. While marketers can’t fix every systemic issue, connected, integrated audience and marketing strategies can lead to: 

• Faster, more informed decisions through better patient–provider conversations 

• Higher diagnosis and treatment rates by delivering consistent, credible messaging 

• Greater patient confidence and adherence by reinforcing messages across the care journey 

The takeaway is simple: when we unify the message, we accelerate action. And that leads to better health outcomes.