Better Health Through Better Understanding

Better Health Through Better Understanding

Chronic Disease Prevalence for Louisiana Minorities Louisiana is home to a melting pot of people, making up the rich culture of our state. Unfortunately, not all of our residents are afforded the same access to care. April is National Minority Health Awareness Month, so Well-Ahead Louisiana is sharing the facts on chronic disease care for …

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Hardtner Medical Center’s Pharmacist Enhances Chronic Care Management Team

Hardtner Medical Center’s Pharmacist Enhances Chronic Care Management Team

Hardtner Medical Center in Olla recently brought their pharmacist into the Center’s Chronic Care Management team to better serve their at-risk chronic care patients. Chronic Care Management (CCM) is a set of coordinated services provided outside of regular office visits to Medicare patients with at least two chronic conditions. Hardtner established a CCM program for …

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Well-Ahead Louisiana’s Population Health Cohort Gets a Shout Out from the American Heart Association

Well-Ahead Louisiana’s Population Health Cohort Gets a Shout Out from the American Heart Association

The American Heart Association recently praised Well-Ahead Louisiana’s Population Health Cohort for submitting heart disease data for their Target: BP™ project. Nine of the 13 Rural Health Clinics participating in the Cohort registered and participated in Target: BP, which was encouraged but not required as part of their participation.  Target: BP™ is a national initiative …

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