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Stroke is the third leading cause of death yet many of these fatalities could be prevented, according to the National Stroke Association based in Centennial, CO. Statistics tallied by this organization find about 80% of the 780,000 strokes occurring annually could have been avoided.
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If an employee is morbidly obese, drug-impaired, or chronically sleep-deprived, you would probably suspect that this individual is at greater risk for injury or illness in the workplace. But what if the worker is part-time or hired on a temporary basis?
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Medically disabled Medicaid patients who are obese and have bariatric surgery are more likely to return to work than those who don't have surgery, according to a new study.
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Major findings of a recent report by the Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured include the following:
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Not long ago, case managers for Medical Management International lugged huge cases of patient files with them when they visited clients and often worked into the night, entering documentation and patient notes into their computers.
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By using a combination of education and case management, Molina Healthcare of Michigan has decreased the number of members who frequently visit the emergency department with primary care issues.
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A nurse practitioner-led care management model has resulted in lower costs, better care, and high patient satisfaction ratings for frail elderly nursing home patients being managed by Inspiris, a Brentwood, TN-based health care management firm.
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Many employers give premium reductions to workers who complete health risk assessments or attend weight loss programs, and some firms are considering charging obese workers more for health benefits. But what about giving workers cash as a reward for losing pounds?
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Employees who perceived greater flexibility in their workplace were more likely to engage in more frequent physical activity, stress management programs, health education activities, and healthful sleep habits, according to a new study.
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Face-to-face case management for members at high risk for health care exacerbations has paid off for Great-West Healthcare, a Greenwood Village, CO, health plan that serves as a third-party administrator for about 6,000 self-insured employer groups.
