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September 5th 2014
Smoke-Free Homes Now the Overwhelming Norm, Even in Tobacco States, CDC Reports

Growing up in a smoke-free home is now the overwhelming norm for most Americans, with the share of smoke-free homes nearly doubling in the 20 years that ended in 2011, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said today in a new study. Overall, the prevalence of smoke-free home rules increased from 43 percent during 1992—1993 to 83 percent during 2010—2011, according to the study, which appears in today's Mortality and Morbidity Weekly Report, published by CDC.

July 22nd 2014

Minnesota Model Highlights Power of Collaboration, Coordination

May 12th 2014

Redesigning and Revaluing HSA Plans

January 9th 2014

Smoking and Health at 50: A Public Health Milestone

December 18th 2013

Medication Utilization and Adherence in a Health Savings Account-Eligible Plan

Brian Carlin, MD, FCCP, Discusses Challenges in Reducing Readmission Rates

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Brian Carlin, MD, FCCP, Allegheny General Hospital, discusses the challenges in reducing 30-day readmission rates, specifically as they apply to congestive heart failure, pneumonia, and COPD. The biggest challenge of all is setting up a coordinated team care effort, says Dr Carlin.

Cardiovascular Disease Recap: Hospitalization, Prevalence, and Outcomes

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Although there has been a concentrated focus on pulmonary vascular diseases at this year's CHEST conference, there have also been a number of studies released that pertain to cardiovascular events, such as congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Here are some of the highlights in these areas.