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chronic illness care :: Article Creator How Chronic Care Management Can Benefit Providers And Patients A session led by Irina Koyfman, DNP, NP-C, RN, at the National Association of Managed Care Physicians (NAMCP) Spring Managed Care Forum 2023 detailed the potential of chronic care management billing for physicians who are not currently doing it and recommendations for optimizing the process. In the United States, more than half of all adult patients have a chronic condition, and 1 in 4 Americans have 2 or more. Coordinating adequate care for these patients can be time-consuming, and this was the reasoning behind the introduction of chronic care management (CCM) to the CMS Physician Fee Schedule in 2015. A session led by Irina Koyfman, DNP, NP-C, RN, at the National Association of Managed Care Physicians (NAMCP) Spring Managed Care Forum 2023 detailed the potential of CCM billing for physicians who are not currently doing it and recommendations ...

asymptomatic cad :: Article Creator Coronary Artery Disease Coronary artery disease (CAD; also atherosclerotic heart disease) is the end result of the accumulation of atheromatous plaques within the walls of the coronary arteries that supply the myocardium (the muscle of the heart) with oxygen and nutrients. It is sometimes also called coronary heart disease (CHD). Although CAD is the most common cause of CHD, it is not the only one. CAD is the leading cause of death worldwide. While the symptoms and signs of coronary artery disease are noted in the advanced state of disease, most individuals with coronary artery disease show no evidence of disease for decades as the disease progresses before the first onset of symptoms, often a "sudden" heart attack, finally arises. After decades of progression, some of these atheromatous plaques may rupture and (along with the activation of the blood clotting system) start limiting blood flow to the he...

psoriasis is a chronic disease :: Article Creator Psoriasis: Symptoms, Causes And Treatments Treatments for psoriasis fall into four categories: topicals, phototherapy, systemics and complementary or integrative medicine, according to the NPF. The choice of therapy depends on the severity of the disease, says Dr. Green. Topical treatments are creams applied directly to the affected area, slowing the rapid production of skin cells and reducing inflammation. The most common topical medications are topical steroids, which contain an anti-inflammatory ingredient to heal swelling and redness and usually require a prescription from your doctor. However, topical steroids can't be used in some areas because they may cause side effects like bruising, pigmentation and redness. In 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new, nonsteroidal topical cream for adults for the first time in 25 years called tapinarof. "Patients can us...

stress balance :: Article Creator Is There Such Thing As Good Stress? Scientifically, Yes From the time you wake up racing the clock to get ready for work, until the day's end when you scroll through the latest news, you might face any number of ups and downs that could trigger stress, or what scientists call the "fight or flight" response from your sympathetic nervous system. Even when the feeling is fleeting — the dash to make the bus or a big meeting — it causes the release of the stress hormones adrenaline, noradrenaline, and cortisol, which ready you for action. Your heart beats faster with stronger contractions; your muscles tense; you breathe faster; and your blood pressure goes up as certain blood vessels dilate to boost circulation. And when the stress passes — phew, you made it to your bus seat — your body readily returns to its normal state as the parasympathetic nervous system gives the all clear to turn off the stress ho...

acute coronary disease :: Article Creator Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Causes, Diagnosis And Treatment 3D illustration of a human heart inside a chest. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease and occurs when plaque buildup narrows or blocks one or more of the arteries that supply blood to the heart. The term is often used interchangeably with coronary heart disease (CHD). Specifically, CAD is a problem of one or more arteries supplying the myocardium, the muscular layer of the heart. This is the thickest layer of tissue in the organ and consumes more oxygen than the rest of the heart, consequently requiring the most blood flow. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 382,820 people in the United States died from CAD in 2020, while 20.1 million adults ages 20 and older live with the condition. What causes coronary artery disease? A 3D illustration of a clogged artery CAD is ...

coronary artery vessels :: Article Creator Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Causes, Diagnosis And Treatment 3D illustration of a human heart inside a chest. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease and occurs when plaque buildup narrows or blocks one or more of the arteries that supply blood to the heart. The term is often used interchangeably with coronary heart disease (CHD). Specifically, CAD is a problem of one or more arteries supplying the myocardium, the muscular layer of the heart. This is the thickest layer of tissue in the organ and consumes more oxygen than the rest of the heart, consequently requiring the most blood flow. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 382,820 people in the United States died from CAD in 2020, while 20.1 million adults ages 20 and older live with the condition. What causes coronary artery disease? A 3D illustration of a clogged artery CAD is...