Category Archives: Participate
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What is Chronic Care Management?
Posted on September 28, 2016 by CarpeVITA Admin in Men's Health, Participate, Senior Health, Women's HealthIn January 2015, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved monthly chronic care management reimbursements for healthcare providers. This is opening up a new opportunity for patients to receive better quality of care and reduced healthcare spending. So that you can take advantage of these services, we’ll answer the questions, what is chronic […]
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How to Create a Healthy Family Environment
Posted on August 30, 2016 by CarpeVITA Admin in Children's Health, Participate, WellnessThe environment in your house is created from the people and things in it as well as the energy that is being put out. To know how to create a healthy family environment, you will need to look at the healthy lifestyle choices you make, the attitudes and mental energy you put out, the family […]
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Differences Between Men’s and Women’s Health
Posted on August 17, 2016 by CarpeVITA Admin in Men's Health, Participate, Wellness, Women's HealthThere are some distinct differences in the health of men and women, from a biological standpoint and from a social and behavioral standpoint. Understanding these differences can unlock a better understanding of your own health. We’ll look at the differences between mens and womens health in this article. Men Are the “Weaker Sex” According to […]
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White Paper: Defining the 4 Ps For Better Health Outcomes
Posted on June 8, 2016 by CarpeVITA Admin in P4 Health, Participate, Personalize, Predict, PreventThe 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 […]
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What is Your Role in Your Health?
Posted on March 8, 2016 by CarpeVITA Admin in Participate, Prevent, WellnessGone are the days when “doctor knows best.” These days, it is essential that we all play an active role in our health and wellness. Why? We’ve come to realize that health and wellness only exists when we are caring for ourselves and taking steps everyday to ensure our bodies have what they need to […]
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How Important is a Care Plan?
Posted on March 4, 2016 by CarpeVITA Admin in Genomics, Participate, Personalize, Predict, Prevent, WellnessHow important is a care plan? A care plan is essential. It lays out the plan of action a person needs to take in partnership with their care provider(s) to be able to achieve the outcomes they want for their health and wellness. Effective care plans help patients lead independent lives, have a higher quality […]
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Harvard Study: Mind-Body Interventions Reduce Healthcare Utilization by 43%
Posted on February 9, 2016 by CarpeVITA Admin in Participate, Prevent, WellnessA recent study conducted by Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital Benson-Henry Institute demonstrated that mind-body interventions such as meditation, yoga and prayer can reduce the need for healthcare services by up to 43%. About the Study & Its Findings Specifically, the Relaxation Response Resiliency Program (3RP) was used on a large and diverse cohort of patients […]
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Why Boomers Need to Take Better Care of Themselves
Posted on January 15, 2016 by CarpeVITA Admin in Men's Health, P4 Health, Participate, Personalize, Predict, Prevent, Senior Health, Women's HealthA 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 […]
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What is Care Management & Why Do We Need it?
Posted on December 11, 2015 by CarpeVITA Admin in P4 Health, Participate, Personalize, Prevent, Senior Health, WellnessCare 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 […]
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What Primary Care Will Look Like in the Coming Years
Posted on December 8, 2015 by CarpeVITA Admin in Genomics, Healthcare Reform, P4 Health, Participate, Personalize, Predict, Prevent, WellnessThere’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? […]
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