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Episode 15- Assessing the Factors at Increased Risk for Cardiometabolic Events
When assessing what population is at an increased risk for developing a cardiometabolic event, Kenneth L. Schaecher, MD, FACP, CPC, explains that the patient who is disengaged is at the greatest risk. Dr Schaecher states that patients who do not make lifestyle changes and patients who are not adherent to their medicines are examples of disengaged patients.
Furthermore, the panelists discuss the cardiometabolic conditions that result in the greatest costs to managed care facilities. Dr Schaecher explains that diabetes is number 1.
Yehuda Handelsman, MD, FACP, FACE, FNLA, explains that while commonly overlooked, kidney disease is also a component of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Dr Handelsman believes that the outcomes of kidney disease pass beyond diabetes, but the condition is commonly overlooked because less patients present with kidney disease than diabetes.
Dr Schaecher concludes that patients need to have a better understanding of how kidney disease links to cardiometabolic events.
Bridging the Vaccination Gap: Insights on Global Immunization Challenges
July 30th 2024On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with Jeffery A. Goad, PharmD, MPH, 2024-2025 president of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, on the recent report from the World Health Organization and UNICEF on public immunization rates, with national and global health implications.
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Despite Record ACA Enrollment, Report Reveals Underinsured Americans Are in Crisis
November 21st 2024Despite significant progress in expanding health insurance coverage since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was enacted, millions of Americans still face critical gaps in access to and affordability of health care.
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Exploring Pharmaceutical Innovations, Trust, and Access With CVS Health's CMO
July 11th 2024On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we're talking with the chief medical officer of CVS Health about recent pharmaceutical innovations, patient-provider relationships, and strategies to reduce drug costs.
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Intensive Blood Pressure Regimen Lowers CVD Risk for People With Diabetes
November 19th 2024Reducing systolic blood pressure to less than 120 mmHg lowered the risk of major cardiovascular events for most people with type 2 diabetes in the Blood Pressure Control Target in Diabetes trial.
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Uniting to Support Patients With Cancer Beyond Treatment
November 17th 2024Kasey Bond, MPH, of Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health, speaks to why it’s vital to keep patients at the center of all strategic partnerships between academic institutions and community-based oncology practices.
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