The JNC 8 Hypertension Guidelines: An In-Depth Guide - AJMC
WEBJan 21, 2014 · As in JNC 7, the JNC 8 guidelines also recommend lifestyle changes as an important component of therapy. Lifestyle interventions include use of the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH ...
Current Evidence and Controversies: Advanced Practice Providers …
WEBAug 15, 2019 · The authors compare advanced practice providers’ education, training, scope of practice, and quality of care with that of physicians. A framework is essential to promote team-based primary care.
A Review of Current Guidelines for the Treatment of Obesity - AJMC
WEBDec 14, 2022 · The ACC/AHA/TOS, AACE/ACE, and bariatric surgery support guidelines all recommend consideration of bariatric procedures for individuals with a BMI of at least 40 kg/m 2 or a BMI of at least 35 kg ...
Tools to Improve Referrals From Primary Care to Specialty Care
WEBAug 6, 2019 · Conclusions: Well-designed referral templates may help improve the clarity and completeness of primary care—specialty care referrals. Existing templates may provide models that can be adapted in ...
The American Journal of Managed Care - AJMC
WEB13 >. The American Journal of Managed Care® is the leading peer-reviewed journal dedicated to issues in managed care. AJMC.com distributes healthcare news to leading stakeholders across a variety ...
Authors - AJMC
WEBAuthors. Martins Francis, MS. Latest: Sacubitril/Valsartan in Medicare Alternative Payment Models. Optimizing utilization of sacubitril/valsartan for treatment of heart failure could improve ...
CHEST: American College of Chest Physicians Annual Meeting
WEBOct 16, 2014 · Christina Mattina. October 3rd 2023. The CHEST Annual Meeting 2023 will take place in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, from October 8-11, as pulmonologists and researchers from a multitude of specialties ...
Overview and Manufacturing of Biologics - AJMC
WEBAug 11, 2020 · On this episode of Managed Care Cast, Ryan Haumschild, PharmD, MS, MBA, from Emory Healthcare and the Winship Cancer Institute, explains the evolution of biosimilar pharmacoeconomics and the ...
Geisinger Launches Mobile App to Access Electronic Health …
WEBDec 20, 2011 · MyGeisinger, the GHS Internet patient portal, is an online tool that allows patients to electronically manage their health record. The program was launched in 2001. To begin using MyChart ...
Update on the Management of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
WEBMar 27, 2019 · Management of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation. Initial treatment of CIC begins with patient education, medication review (discontinuing any agents that could slow colonic transit), and lifestyle ...