Category Archives: Participate
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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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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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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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Medication Management – What, Why & How
Posted on October 21, 2015 by CarpeVITA Admin in P4 Health, Participate, Personalize, Prevent, Senior Health, WellnessSetting 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 […]
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What Medical Schools Are Doing Differently Since Obamacare
Posted on October 13, 2015 by CarpeVITA Admin in Healthcare Reform, P4 Health, Participate, Personalize, Predict, PreventThe 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 […]
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3 Reasons It’s Foolish to Let Your Workout Go By the Wayside When Summer Ends Plus Motivation Tips to Keep Going
Posted on August 27, 2015 by CarpeVITA Admin in Fitness, Participate, WellnessThe end of the summer is approaching and that means many people are starting to reduce their exercise. With bathing suit season coming to an end, we often think we can take a break since our bodies will be covered up for the next couple seasons, but there are many flaws to this kind of […]
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