Humana Healthcare Research has released new data showing that Medicare Advantage patients with heart failure who are treated by value-based care (VBC) physicians are significantly more likely to receive recommended therapies than those in traditional care models. According to Humana’s Value-Based Care Issue Brief, patients in VBC arrangements were nearly 28% more likely to receive full quadruple therapy —…
Cardiovascular disease claims more lives than any other health condition in the U.S., with one person dying from it every 33 seconds.1 Arrhythmias, which are disruptions in the heart’s normal rhythm, represent a prevalent, yet often overlooked, aspect of cardiovascular health. These disruptions in the heart’s electrical system can cause palpitations, dizziness, fainting, or can even…
Even with significant medical advances and greater access to healthcare, heart disease still remains the leading cause of death globally. While this is cause for concern alone, the risks of heart disease and other chronic illnesses have been amplified due to the impact of the COVID-19 and its links to harmful effects on the cardiovascular…