Lipedema Foundation’s Post

Manual lymphatic drainage is useful for so many bodies, especially those with Lipedema and Lymphedema! Many are unsure what Lipedema is as it doesn't have proper ICD codes to bill insurance for, yet. It is a progressive disease which affects 11% of women and is separate from Lymphedema. However, Lipedema can occur after an autoimmune condition, often progresses during perimenopause/menopause and has a genetic component too. Many don't realize their hypermobility makes them more susceptible to experiencing Lipedema's body-changing effects which affect gait, body composition, mobility and the ability to make muscles and lose excess inches as Lipedema does not reduce by diet and exercise alone. Below is a wonderful organization explaining how many elements go into Lipedema self-care and conservative management of a potentially debilitating progressive disease. Let me know if you want to know more!

🚀 Exciting News: ActualMeds launches commercial availability of Transition of Care and Medication Reconciliation Solution. This innovative tech-enabled service is set to revolutionize how health plans manage medications for Medicare Advantage members across the care continuum. Key benefits: • Promotes safer transitions of care • Reduces unnecessary readmissions • Enhances patient outcomes Our solution tackles the critical need for reducing readmission rates in chronic disease populations, including heart failure, diabetes, and COPD. Want to learn how we can help? https://lnkd.in/gZWhrBCE #HealthcareInnovation #PatientSafety #MedicationManagement

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According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, effective referrals out of primary care involve seven separate steps. When faced with a patient who you suspect has amyloidosis, do you know how to best refer out? Test your knowledge today on TFF: https://bit.ly/9248A

This is such an important part of disaster preparedness. It’s an uncomfortable topic to broach, but it’s necessary so that we can do the most amount of good for the most amount of people when our resources are stretched.

A crisis standards of care plan should be part of every hospital's toolbox. This ASPR TRACIE template includes decision processes for resource allocation and patient triage when shortages of equipment or therapeutics pose a significant risk to patient outcomes. Use this template to develop plans for crisis standards of care that compliment your existing surge capacity plans. This edition of the template is informed by lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and can help planners focus more effectively on coordination and clinical guidance. https://lnkd.in/eGmemUNA

Empower Your Patients With #Narcolepsy: June 3rd #CME symposium at #SLEEP2024 explores how shared decision-making helps patients address their treatment goals, medication preferences, and more. https://brnw.ch/21wJQaU

Access and affordability aren’t the only barriers that prevent patients from starting and staying on their medication. The patient experience is also fraught with more challenges than most experts realize. Why do patients fall off their treatment plans? Watch this video to find out: https://hubs.la/Q02LHZr30

While both the IMWG-FI and the Simplified-FI categorize patients as fit, intermediate-fit, or frail, the exact alignment of these groups remains uncertain. The question is whether physician-reported WHO-PS can actually replace patient-reported (i)ADL.  Read more about it here👉https://bit.ly/4cVfGO5

The current MSK patient journey is broken. Take low-back conditions for example. Patients with low back pain enter health systems in many different places, and then receive varied types of treatments and referrals, most of which are more costly and less effective than conservative care. Ultimately, only 15% of patients make it to therapy, with average wait times exceeding 30 days due to capacity challenges. This inefficiency drives many patients to seek alternative care options, which pulls them out of your system of care. MedBridge Pathways offers a streamlined solution, guiding patients through a cohesive care journey, reducing delays, and improving outcomes. Let’s empower MSK care delivery together: https://lnkd.in/eNYPXetY