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COPD in the United States: The Shocking Truth [Infographic]

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic respiratory disease also known…

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Finding Information in Healthcare Exchanges

January 28, 2015It’s an understatement to say that the Affordable Care Act…

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PFCD to Develop National Blueprint to Tackle Chronic Disease in India

In India, the rapid rise of the impact of chronic diseases has…

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Some Healthcare News and Views

December 12, 2014 December 12, 2014Results were released last week from a…

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Family Caregivers: Unsung Heroes of Healthcare in America

November 6, 2014 November 6, 2014About half of all adults in the…

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CMS Announces Win-Win to the Tune of $840 Million

October 23, 2014 - The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS)…

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Scrutinizing Adherence Must Not Be Shortsighted

Considering how critical taking medications as prescribed is to managing chronic diseases…

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Stoking the Fire of Stakeholders in the Fight Against Chronic Disease

Chronic disease prevention holds great promise for reducing our nation’s healthcare spending,…

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Dissecting Diabetes: Costs and Chronic Disease Impact

A recent New York Times article, “Even Small Medical Advances Can Mean…

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Advancing Comprehensive Obesity Solutions Critical in the Fight Against Chronic Disease

As providers and patients, policymakers and stakeholders alike, all still grapple with…

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