COPD Insider recaps the top-viewed articles of the past year and shares what you can expect in 2018.
Tis the season for looking back at 2017 and looking forward to what’s next. Here’s a quick overview of the past, present and future of COPD insider and COPD care.
Clinicians have been fighting COPD. But over the past decade, COPD has grown to become a major healthcare issue.1 It is now the fourth most common cause of death in the United States, affecting an estimated 16 million adults.1
In the face of this growing problem, COPD care teams have shown a resilient spirit of innovation, compassion and dedication to their patients. Industry experts have shared with us solutions and first-hand knowledge of how to redefine COPD care.
What can you expect from COPD insider in 2018? A new panel of industry leaders sharing their experience and expertise. Here’s a look at what they see as essential topics to know: Here are the newest contributors to COPD Insider who will be weighing in on those topics:
We look forward to your spirited engagement as we work together to innovate the future of COPD care. Best wishes for the new year!
References 2. Kaiser Health News analysis of data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Available at http://khn.org/news/medicare-readmissions-penalties-2015 and http://kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/aiming-for-fewer-hospital-u-turns-the-medicare-hospital-readmission-reduction-program/.
1. Petty TL. The history of COPD. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2006;1(1):3-14.
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