Kidney disease is a life-threatening condition that requires long-term medical supervision and management. According to the most recent numbers, 1 in 3 U.S. adults is at risk for developing kidney disease. The pervasiveness and poor management of the condition make kidney disease one of the leading causes of death nationwide. More worryingly, the number of …

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As primary care physicians (PCPs), our jobs can be made easier or harder depending on several factors. Key among them is the “health literacy” level of the patient. By this, we refer to the patient’s ability to understand medical information transmitted to them. It could be information related to their medical condition, symptoms, treatments, medicine …

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Obesity had been a global pandemic long before COVID came around. The rate of global obesity tripled in size over the last 50 years. Studies show that roughly 35% to 40% of Americans are obese. But when you attempt to talk to someone about their obesity, they usually get defensive and shy away from the …

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Americans are always looking for a quick fix to their problems, such as swallowing one pill per day to lose weight. Wouldn’t it be nice if life was that easy? The Camden Coalition was supposed to be the quick fix for helping people with frequent health issues and hospital readmissions. Since readmissions are expensive for …

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Metrics are a valuable way for healthcare providers to measure the value of the care they provide to their patients. All healthcare providers should continuously seek better quality metrics for their practices. They need tools capable of pinpointing the effectiveness, safety, and equity of their treatments and care. The results of your metrics will give …

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