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REGISTER | The Annals of Internal Medicine Journal has published a brief report, "Acute Hospital Care at Home in the United States: The Early National Experience," evaluating the national impact of the Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver. This care allows patients to receive hospital-level care in their homes as a substitute for hospital care that is often expensive and unsafe. Older adults who receive care through hospital-at-home programs experienced low mortality rates. Learn more about HaH implementation from the HaH Users Group: https://ow.ly/rWkE50Qsx68

By 2030, we want to increase the rate of bystander CPR to >50%. This scientific statement identifies emergency cardiovascular care priorities and impact goals to directly improve cardiac arrest survival by 2030. http://spr.ly/6049rcSXD The American Heart Association 2030 goals are ambitious and aim to enable continued focus and efforts by scientists, providers, the lay public, policy makers, and other stakeholders to improve response, management, and outcomes for historically marginalized racial and ethnic minority populations and all individuals. An explicit focus of the AHA ECC 2030 priorities is alignment with our 2024 impact goal: “Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life.” As champions for health equity, by 2024, we will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality. The AHA ECC 2030 impact goals directly align with these organizational goals, with a focus on health equity and ensuring cardiac arrest survival and access to care is equitable for all. The targeted goal rate of bystander CPR, AED use, and survival by sex, gender, and in racial/ethnic and other historically marginalized groups and communities with low socioeconomic status should at least be equal to that of the general population.

By 2030, we want to increase the rate of bystander CPR to >50%. This scientific statement identifies emergency cardiovascular care priorities and impact goals to directly improve cardiac arrest survival by 2030. http://spr.ly/6049rcSXD The American Heart Association 2030 goals are ambitious and aim to enable continued focus and efforts by scientists, providers, the lay public, policy makers, and other stakeholders to improve response, management, and outcomes for historically marginalized racial and ethnic minority populations and all individuals. An explicit focus of the AHA ECC 2030 priorities is alignment with our 2024 impact goal: “Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life.” As champions for health equity, by 2024, we will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality. The AHA ECC 2030 impact goals directly align with these organizational goals, with a focus on health equity and ensuring cardiac arrest survival and access to care is equitable for all. The targeted goal rate of bystander CPR, AED use, and survival by sex, gender, and in racial/ethnic and other historically marginalized groups and communities with low socioeconomic status should at least be equal to that of the general population.

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On-demand Swedish real-world data: How can this help chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients worldwide? Stay tuned for a sneak peek into our data coming later today! Swedish register data is an invaluable resource for understanding chronic kidney disease (CKD), understanding the additional cardiovascular disease and other comorbid disease risks that comes with CKD. The longitudinal nature of the Swedish registers, including information about hospital diagnoses, kidney status, interventions and other disease diagnoses enables analysis of patient cohorts to identify patterns and risk factors for decline over time. Let's identify treatable patients early, to be proactive in care, mitigating risks and improving patient outcomes. The unique data in Sweden can help inform understanding of CKD worldwide for improved outcomes. #chronickidneydisease #worldkidneyday #realworlddata #realworldevidence #patientcare #patientcenteredcare

We asked Dr. Lisa Kingsley with AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care at Church Ranch, how seasonal changes impact people living with asthma. "As the seasons change, people with asthma may notice their symptoms improve or worsen depending on their specific triggers. Those with environmental triggers, like pollen, often experience relief in the fall and winter, while viral illness triggers can lead to worsening symptoms during these months due to a spike in colds, flu, and COVID. It's important for individuals to recognize and manage their triggers by working with their primary care provider to create a tailored asthma action plan, which may include medications like antihistamines and intranasal corticosteroids. https://lnkd.in/e7FvM-ki

New Case Study Released on VA's Efforts to Improve Veteran Care   The VA leads the nation with the largest Geriatric Emergency Department (GED) accredited health system, elevating the standard of care for older veterans:   🔹 Commitment to Excellence: The VA represents the largest GED-accredited health system, with 71 accredited GEDs across 41 states and the District of Columbia. This accounts for approximately 64% of the 111 VA medical centers nationwide.  🔹 Strategic Alignment: GED initiatives seamlessly align with VA's goals of high-quality, patient-centered care, enhanced care delivery, and high reliability and innovation. 🔹 Enhanced Veteran Care: Tailored care frameworks address complex medical and social needs, reducing unnecessary admissions, shortening hospital stays, and increasing screenings. 🔹 Patient-Centered Success: High patient satisfaction showcases the impact of GED on veteran health.   The VA is dedicated to ensuring older veterans receive the highest quality, patient-centered care, starting in the emergency department.   📄 Download our detailed case study to learn more about how the VA is transforming geriatric care: https://lnkd.in/daCTJsGz   #VeteranCare #GeriatricCare #HealthcareExcellence #VA #PatientCenteredCare #GED Neil Patel Josh G.

Six Pennsylvania Hospitals Recognized by the American Diabetes Association and The Leapfrog Group The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) and The Leapfrog Group announced the first hospitals to receive national designation as Recognized Leaders in Caring for People Living with Diabetes. The designation reflects a strong commitment to the safety and well-being of hospitalized people living with diabetes. An estimated 30% of hospitalized people are living with diabetes, and more than 200,000 hospitalized people die every year from preventable safety problems. Pennsylvania’s recipients are Geisinger Lewistown Hospital, Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, and Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg. Of 17 hospitals nationwide to receive the recognition, six hospitals, or more than 35% of recipients, are located locally in Pennsylvania.   Read the Full News Release Here: https://bit.ly/3ILNtMv #LehighValley #Diabetes

What doctors wish patients knew about preventing falls Via American Medical Association: https://lnkd.in/eUMN2xwY. "Picture a serene morning silence that is broken by the clatter of a coffee cup hitting the floor. For many older adults, such a simple mishap can signal the start of a life-changing event: a fall. These sudden, often unexpected incidents are more than just a slip or a stumble—they represent a significant threat to the health and independence of our aging population. Taking appropriate steps to prevent falls can ensure that older adults continue to live their golden years with the dignity, freedom and joy they deserve. In the U.S., falls are the leading cause of injury-related morbidity and mortality among older adults. In 2018, 27.5% of community-dwelling adults 65 or older, reported at least one fall in the past year. Meanwhile, 10.2% reported a fall-related injury. In 2021, there were more than 38,000 deaths as a result of fall-related injuries, according to a statement from the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) published in JAMA®. The AMA’s What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™ series gives physicians a platform to share what they want patients to understand about today’s health care headlines. In this installment, Jason Hill, MD, a hospitalist and innovation officer for Ochsner Health in New Orleans, discusses what patients and families should keep in mind to prevent falls. Ochsner Health is a member of the AMA Health System Program, which provides enterprise solutions to equip leadership, physicians and care teams with resources to help drive the future of medicine. Get under four medications: When it comes to falls, “the probably single most high correlative cause is medications. And very interestingly, what you find is that patients who are older—and when I say older, I mean older than 70—generally have a very high prediction for falls if they’re on certain kinds of medications,” Dr. Hill said, noting that part of Ochsner Health’s fall prevention program is to “deprescribe” medications." READ MORE HERE: https://lnkd.in/eUMN2xwY #AMMG #AgeManagementMedicine #CMEEducation #ContinuingMedicalEducation #CMEConferences

Did you know? In England and Wales alone, approximately 1.3 million individuals present to hospitals with chest pain annually. Remarkably, less than 15% receive a myocardial infarction diagnosis. This process strains ambulances and emergency departments. What if we could drastically shorten time to results, and do it all from the patient’s side? What if we could triage patients in the community and determine right there and then if they need to go to the emergency department at all? Point-of-care high-sensitivity troponin assays enable these rapid decisions. Patients reach necessary care faster, easing ambulance and emergency department burdens. Discover more insights from Dr. Rick Body, Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Manchester and Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (see comments for link) #SiemensHealthineers #diagnostics #EmergencyMedicine