eHealth Partnered Evaluation Initiative - Evaluation of the Initial Deployment of VA's Annie Texting System

Annie text messaging system for patient self-management of HCV treatment including medication, lab, and appointment reminders, and motivational messages.

"Three comparison sites received usual implementation of the automated text messaging system Annie only, which involves an orientation/training meeting and the option of attending twice-monthly Annie clinical adoption calls"

"Four facilities received the automated text messaging system Annie and our augmented implementation strategy. These facilities had regular facilitation calls, a site visit to assist with implementation, and were given the toolkit, in addition to receiving usual implementation assistance"