Continuous Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems Part 1: The Evolution Of Blood Glucose Monitoring In The Diabetic Patient
According to the American Diabetes Association, one in eleven Americans have diabetes. Of the 23.1 million Americans living with this condition, about 32% are prescribed insulin either as monotherapy or in combination with oral antidiabetic medications to treat their high blood sugar. A cornerstone of effective diabetes management, especially for patients taking insulin, is monitoring […]
Primary Care Providers Face A “STEEEP” Hill To Climb
But They Don’t Have to Do It Alone By Elliot Sternberg, MD PharmD Live, Chief Medical Officer The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has embraced a framework created by the Institute for Health Improvement (IHI) designed to optimize the American healthcare system: Improve Patient Care Reduce Healthcare Costs Improve Population Health CMS has […]
The MIND (Mediterrean-DASH Intervention For Neurodegenerative Delay) Diet And Alzheimer’s Disease.
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia across the nation. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, “Every 65 seconds, someone in the United States develops the disease.” There are currently 5.8 million Americans living with this illness, and that number is expected to more than double by 2050. In fact, more people die from […]
On The Cusp Of Change: Social Determinants Of Health Garner Attention
Synopsis: The social determinants of health are being explored by pundits as the root cause of inefficient healthcare spending. This article discusses Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar’s recent nod to forthcoming changes in Medicare reimbursement for non-clinical care. The social determinants of health—economic and social factors that impact health status—have received considerable attention […]
Celebrating Pharmacists: Examining The Virtues Of Pharmacist-Led Care
October is National Pharmacists Month, and the PharmD Live team is pleased to celebrate and recognize pharmacists for their prolific contributions to the evolving landscape of healthcare. As laws, regulations, and paradigms change and affect healthcare provision, pharmacists are expanding their scope of practice. Clinical pharmacists have been tapped to lead chronic care management (CCM) […]