Because of its often slowly progressive nature, dementia is often included among chronic disease management programs. Yet, for many reasons, its management demands different approaches. With the rise ...

A chronic condition is a physical or mental health condition that lasts more than one year and causes functional restrictions or requires ongoing monitoring or treatment. Chronic diseases are among ...

Untreated chronic pain patients on waitlists for psychological care show no significant symptom change over short periods, according to a recent meta-analysis.

There have been significant advances in noninvasive diagnostic technology in recent years, and the technology could transform medicine. Most immediately, transformation is coming from noninvasive ...

Carrie Lester looks forward to the phone call every Thursday from her doctors’ medical assistant, who asks how she’s doing and if she needs prescription refills. The assistant counsels her on dealing ...

Employers have long been invested in the health of their employees, both as a good business practice and for the overall wellbeing of their associates. Promoting healthy behaviors is nothing new, but ...

As the competition in the telehealth market heats up, one of the largest virtual care players has rolled out a new app that integrates services for primary care, mental health and chronic condition ...

Initial program with Best Buy’s Geek Squad resulted in quicker access to care, better adherence and more positive outcomes for chronic care patients MINNEAPOLIS & DANVILLE, Pa.--(BUSINESS ...

Carrie Lester looks forward to the phone call every Thursday from her doctors’ medical assistant, who asks how she’s doing and if she needs prescription refills. The assistant counsels her on dealing ...

The Texas health system is using a diabetes care management program that tracks engagement and pushes targeted resources and interactions to address care gaps and costs. United Regional Health Care is ...

WASHINGTON — Chronic pain, sleep disorders and increasing health challenges were identified as risk factors that veterans most frequently reported to doctors at the Department of Veterans Affairs ...

Carrie Lester looks forward to the phone call every Thursday from her doctors' medical assistant, who asks how she's doing and if she needs prescription refills. The assistant counsels her on dealing ...