The CV4P™ approach outlines the 4 keys to health, which each start with the letter “P.” When the four keys of Prediction, Prevention, Personalization and Participation exist, healthcare competency is elevated, healthcare costs come down, and our healthcare system moves from reactive to preventive. Learn more about the the 4 P’s by downloading our new […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Until we know how to predict what we need to prevent, it’s all just a guessing game. That’s why the key to prevention is prediction. When you can predict your risk factors for certain diseases, you know what you need to work on, and then you can work together with your healthcare provider(s) to develop […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...A national MDVIP survey of 1,049 baby boomers conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs revealed that “while 94 percent of boomers believe preventive care is an important part of staying healthy, three out of four say they should be doing more to better manage their health (74 percent). Half of boomers (46 percent) say they don’t […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Telemedicine is on the rise and although it may appear to distance a patient from his or her physician, in reality, it is doing just the opposite. It actually might help turn a disjointed, impersonal, chaotic system into one that is integrated, personal and streamlined. Here’s how telemedicine is changing healthcare… What is Telemedicine? Telemedicine […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Care managers are typically licensed nurses or social workers that work with patients to make healthcare more personalized, more accessible and more informative with improved outcomes. In simple terms, care management is the process by which patients are guided to receive the care they personally need. Let’s look further at the following questions: what is […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...There’s no doubt about it, healthcare in America is changing dramatically, with value-based payment models, population health initiatives and personalized healthcare making much of the impact. Couple that with the aging baby boomers, and it’s obvious that primary care will have to go through a transformation as well. Wondering what primary care will look like? […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Setting the Stage – Why Medication Management is Important Taking the right medication at the right time in the right amount and in the right order is so important that it can determine how a person feels, how their symptoms are managed, and even whether they will live or die. Certain medications can interact with […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...The Affordable Care Act is transforming the healthcare system in America, yet higher education is lagging behind in transforming the way we teach our healthcare providers. The changes set forth by the ACA are not minute. Instead, they are nothing short of revolutionary, and the education system needs to change along with it. With a […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...There is much talk about the issues Obamacare is causing in regards to healthcare in America. Some of these complaints include increasing deductibles, high insurance rates, narrow networks, access to care, and a shortage of physicians. What isn’t being talked about as much is how health reform is changing healthcare in America for the better. […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...In a recent USA Today article called, Nation’s Sickest Seniors Reshape Health Care, they demonstrated with numerous statistics and figures how 15% of seniors account for nearly half of Medicare spending. It’s no wonder baby boomers are driving big changes in healthcare. We’ll summarize their findings and offer our take on this key aspect of […]
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