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Working together, #payers and providers can combat #cardiovasclulardisease and change the trajectory of a disease that claims almost 18 million lives a year. Read this Expert Insight from Wolters Kluwer to find out how. https://gag.gl/pnj3O3 #CVD #PayerProviderCollaboration #CardiovascularHealth

Working together, #payers and providers can combat #cardiovasclulardisease and change the trajectory of a disease that claims almost 18 million lives a year. Read this Expert Insight from Wolters Kluwer to find out how. https://gag.gl/pnj3O3 #CVD #PayerProviderCollaboration #CardiovascularHealth

Working together, #payers and providers can combat #cardiovasclulardisease and change the trajectory of a disease that claims almost 18 million lives a year. Read this Expert Insight from Wolters Kluwer to find out how. https://gag.gl/pnj3O3 #CVD #PayerProviderCollaboration #CardiovascularHealth

Working together, #payers and providers can combat #cardiovasclulardisease and change the trajectory of a disease that claims almost 18 million lives a year. Read this Expert Insight from Wolters Kluwer to find out how. https://gag.gl/pnj3O3 #CVD #PayerProviderCollaboration #CardiovascularHealth

Working together, #payers and providers can combat #cardiovasclulardisease and change the trajectory of a disease that claims almost 18 million lives a year. Read this Expert Insight from Wolters Kluwer to find out how. https://gag.gl/pnj3O3 #CVD #PayerProviderCollaboration #CardiovascularHealth

Working together, #payers and providers can combat #cardiovasclulardisease and change the trajectory of a disease that claims almost 18 million lives a year. Read this Expert Insight from Wolters Kluwer to find out how. https://gag.gl/pnj3O3 #CVD #PayerProviderCollaboration #CardiovascularHealth

Working together, #payers and providers can combat #cardiovasclulardisease and change the trajectory of a disease that claims almost 18 million lives a year. Read this Expert Insight from Wolters Kluwer to find out how. https://gag.gl/pnj3O3 #CVD #PayerProviderCollaboration #CardiovascularHealth

Working together, #payers and providers can combat #cardiovasclulardisease and change the trajectory of a disease that claims almost 18 million lives a year. Read this Expert Insight from Wolters Kluwer to find out how. https://gag.gl/pnj3O3 #CVD #PayerProviderCollaboration #CardiovascularHealth

🚨 Importance of Regular Disease Monitoring for Patients! 🚨 Let's talk about a crucial aspect of patient care that often gets overlooked: Regular Disease Monitoring! 🏥 As healthcare professionals, caregivers, and advocates, we understand the immense impact that chronic and acute illnesses can have on an individual's life. The journey to recovery and maintaining good health doesn't stop with diagnosis and treatment. It is an ongoing process that demands consistent monitoring and management. Here's why: 1️⃣ Early Detection: Regular monitoring allows us to catch any changes or signs of disease progression at an early stage. Timely detection empowers us to intervene with appropriate measures, potentially preventing complications and reducing the severity of the condition. 2️⃣ Tailored Treatment: Monitoring enables healthcare providers to fine-tune treatment plans to match the patient's current health status and evolving needs. By customizing therapies, we can optimize outcomes and enhance the quality of life. 3️⃣ Adjusting Medications: In many cases, medications need to be adjusted over time. Regular monitoring helps identify the effectiveness of prescribed drugs and if any modifications are necessary to achieve better control of the disease. 4️⃣ Track Lifestyle Impact: Monitoring goes beyond medical intervention; it helps patients understand how their lifestyle choices affect their health. By tracking parameters like diet, exercise, and stress levels, patients can make informed decisions to improve their well-being. 5️⃣ Empowerment through Knowledge: When patients actively participate in their own health monitoring, they become more informed and empowered to manage their condition effectively. Education about their health status fosters compliance and fosters a stronger patient-provider partnership. 6️⃣ Proactive Approach: Regular monitoring shifts the focus from reactive healthcare to a proactive approach. This way, we can address potential issues before they escalate, reducing hospitalizations and emergency visits. 7️⃣ Long-Term Health Goals: Patients often have long-term health goals, and monitoring allows us to track progress and celebrate milestones along the way. It keeps them motivated and engaged in their health journey. So, let's join hands in advocating for regular disease monitoring! As healthcare professionals and individuals passionate about promoting wellness, let's spread awareness about the benefits of consistent follow-ups, regular check-ups, and embracing a holistic approach to health. Together with the help of Saarathi, we can make a difference in the lives of patients and contribute to a healthier society! 🌟 #healthcarematters #diseasemanagement #patientcare #wellnessmatters #healthawareness

Do our patients view “Quality” the same way we do? For decades, healthcare has focused on population health, disease management, HRO, and other quality and safety programs. The industry has created a jaw-dropping amount of measures to promote quality & safe healthcare, and organizations use these metrics to define if the patient is receiving quality care. As healthcare professionals these quality metrics help our patients live better, longer lives, but our patients don’t define quality the same way. Patients expect safe care from us every time; they expect screenings and tests to keep them healthy and detect disease early. Our “Quality Care” is the patient’s basic expectation. I believe we have lost focus on how patients define quality of care, or maybe confused the two. Quality to the patient is not a well woman exam, comprehensive diabetes care, or smoking cessation. Quality for patients is the perception of the how much the care team is invested in their healthcare. Are they helpful? Do they listen to concerns and answer questions? Do they assist in navigating the healthcare system? Do they show compassion during an uncomfortable exam? For our patients it’s based on trust with their healthcare team. If a patient feels their care team truly cares about them as a person then they are more likely to believe they are receiving quality care. They are also more likely to be compliant with with care plans and patient satisfaction has shown to lead to better patient outcomes. Understanding how the patient’s perception of quality differs from the industry’s can assist organizations manage patient satisfaction in a consumer driven world.