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Cost of asthma

Identifying Asthma’s Costs: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of the Direct and Indirect Costs

Identifying Asthma's Costs: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of the Direct and Indirect Costs Introduction Asthma, one of the most prevalent respiratory diseases globally, is characterized by symptoms like coughing, wheezing, and difficulty breathing, along with clinical exacerbations which are acute deteriorations of these symptoms requiring additional treatment (Fabbri et al., 2017). These exacerbations not only disrupt daily life but also significantly diminish the quality of life (QoL) and incur substantial costs.…

Revolutionizing Respiratory Health: Reducing ED Visits and Hospital Readmissions with Nightingale Virtual Care

Revolutionizing Respiratory Health: Reducing ED Visits and Hospital Readmissions with Nightingale Virtual Care Executive Summary Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) represent two of the most common respiratory diseases. Together, over 40 million Americans suffer from asthma or COPD. While asthma affects all ages, COPD impacts mostly adults; however, each of these conditions is associated with exacerbations that are debilitating and require significant healthcare utilization. In the United States,…

How Can I Have Fewer Asthma Attacks?

Reframing Asthma Management: Beyond Obesity and Steroids to a Holistic, Data-Driven Approach

Reframing Asthma Management: Beyond Obesity and Steroids to a Holistic, Data-Driven Approach By Dr. Jennifer A. Chambers, MD MBA FACP Chief Medical Officer ​I recently read a journal article that speaks to the prevalence of comorbidities in persons with asthma, and the risk of exacerbations.  I was surprised to see reference to obesity as an extremely common comorbidity and that it is highly associated with risk of severe asthma exacerbations. …

Why Healthcare Costs for COPD Have Been Underestimated

Why Healthcare Costs for COPD Have Been Underestimated By Dr. Jennifer A. Chambers, MD MBA FACP Chief Medical Officer I would like to explore a theme that I have consistently encountered since joining the Health Care Originals team: “Why should I, as a health plan, employer, or provider be concerned about COPD as a key cost driver? Our data doesn't identify COPD among the most costly conditions, so where lies…

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Cost of asthma
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How Can I Have Fewer Asthma Attacks?
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