Most Clicked AHIP Solutions SmartBrief Stories
1. Report lists cancer types most affected by obesity
AHIP Solutions SmartBrief | Nov 05, 2009
The American Institute for Cancer Research has released a report linking about 100,500 new cancer cases to obesity every year. The report lists breast, endometrial and kidney cancers among the cancer types most strongly linked to extra weight. USA TODAY (11/05)
2. Experts cite 5 ways to improve medication adherence
AHIP Solutions SmartBrief | Nov 02, 2009
A group of consumer and medical organizations has cited the adoption of health IT as one of the five strategies toward achieving better patient adherence to medications, which they say could improve health outcomes and save up to $300 billion in health care costs. Other recommendations include care coordination and a focus on medication adherence in quality improvement initiatives and health research. Healthcare IT News (10/30)
3. Study links salt, diet soda to kidney function decline
AHIP Solutions SmartBrief | Nov 03, 2009
Two separate studies found that the risk of kidney function decline is greater in women who consume large amounts of sodium or artificially sweetened beverages. Researchers say the findings are consistent with experimental animal data, but additional studies are needed. Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The (free registration) (11/02)
4. Survey finds Americans lack understanding of diabetes
AHIP Solutions SmartBrief | Nov 03, 2009
An American Diabetes Association survey found many misunderstandings and myths about diabetes. Less than 60% of respondents could correctly distinguish between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, and 10% mistakenly thought there is a cure for the disease. The group launched a new public awareness campaign to encourage people with the chronic disease to share their stories and fight the social stigma associated with it. Yahoo! (11/02)
5. Former CIGNA HealthCare Exec Joins American Specialty Health as Group Sales VP
AHIP Solutions SmartBrief | Nov 02, 2009
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6. CVS Caremark: Company Appoints New SVP, Marketing for PBM Business
AHIP Solutions SmartBrief | Nov 04, 2009
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7. Chronic stress is linked to consumption of high-fat foods
AHIP Solutions SmartBrief | Nov 02, 2009
Researchers who interviewed more than 600 overweight or obese women found that those with chronic stress are more likely to eat high-fat foods and feel they lack control over their eating and hunger. The chronically stressed were also more likely to try to control their weight through "rigid restraint" techniques such as vowing to avoid certain foods or skipping meals -- strategies that often backfire. USA TODAY (11/01)
8. Health system creates its own evidence-based protocols
AHIP Solutions SmartBrief | Nov 06, 2009
Intermountain Healthcare in Utah and Idaho collects its own outcomes data and translates it into evidenced-based protocols that improve patient care. The health system begins by measuring how physicians perform a given procedure and allowing staff to see variations in care and how they affect outcomes. Wall Street Journal, The (11/05)
9. Which trend would you like to see rolled out more broadly in 2010?
AHIP Solutions SmartBrief | Nov 02, 2009
Look out for the AHIP Solutions SmartBrief Year-End Report on Dec. 8 and 15. The results of this poll will appear in Part 2 on Dec. 15.
10. Bad behavior common among nurses, doctors, survey finds
AHIP Solutions SmartBrief | Nov 06, 2009
A survey by the American College of Physician Executives found more than 97% of respondents reported behavior problems among physicians and nurses. The most common complaints included degrading comments, yelling, cursing, inappropriate jokes and refusal to work with one another. Modern Healthcare (free registration) (11/04)
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