COPD strikes 6.4% of Americans. While smoking is a big contributor, these seven other risk factors deserve more attention.
COPD strikes 15.7 million Americans (6.4%), while at least as many have low lung function still undiagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), reports the CDC. Approximately 90% of those cases may be caused by cigarette smoking, according to the American Lung Association. Each butt has a major but: The release of 7,000 toxins that expose lungs to infections, narrow air passages, and ignite inflammation-all contributors to COPD.
Managed care organizations also should be on high alert for lesser known culprits. Here are seven more factors to blame for this costly progressive disease:
Doing More and Saving More with Primary in Home Care
September 1st 2021In this week’s episode of Tuning In to the C-Suite podcast, MHE Associate Editor Briana Contreras interviewed VillageMD’s Senior Medical Director of Village Medical at Home, Dr. Tom Cornwell. Dr. Cornwell discussed the main benefits of primary care at home, which includes the benefit of cost savings for patients, maintaining control of hospital readmissions and others. Dr. Cornwell also noted what has changed in the industry of at-home care and if there has been interest from payers like insurance companies and medicare in the service.
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This week on Tuning Into The C-Suite Briana Contreras spoke with Dr. Scott Hayworth, president and CEO of New York-based CareMount Medical. In this interview, the two discussed the importance of patients staying in contact with their doctors for the sake of reducing public health risks and to discuss ongoing care options with them.
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