April 6, 2026- By using text-based “digital nudge” programs that prompt patients to schedule and complete care, Ascension has increased mammograms by 10,000 and colon cancer screenings by 40,000. Ascension’s use of text-based “digital nudge” programs encourage patients to schedule and complete preventative care. Building on this success, Ascension is now expanding this approach to support chronic disease management, medication adherence and maternal care. Efforts are driven by the Clinical Innovation Institute (CII), which brings together a multidisciplinary team within Ascension to focus specifically on improving patient care and clinician experience through technology and innovation.