What is it about?
Understanding how health policy impacts and directs clinical practice outcomes for the largest, fastest growing and costliest U.S. patient population - those living with multiple chronic conditions.
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Why is it important?
Remaining informed, current and relevant on the trends and practices for the largest U.S. patient population is paramount in todays setting of value-based, quality outcomes for patient-centered care.
Perspectives
Writing this paper provides the scholarly doctoral clinician to recognize the federal trends that are shaping and influencing the care and management of the largest U.S. patient population - those with multiple chronic conditions. Understanding the interface between policy and practice ensures access and implementation of best evidence based practices that promote optimal patient quality of life.
Advanced Practice Provider Dr Kim Kuebler
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This page is a summary of: U.S. Health Policy and Practice: The Doctor of Nursing Practice and Patients With Multiple Chronic Conditions, Journal of Doctoral Nursing Practice, January 2017, Springer Publishing Company,
DOI: 10.1891/2380-9418.10.1.50.
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Resources
Multiple Chronic Conditions Resource Center
US Department of Health & Human Services identifies Multiple Chronic Conditions Resource Center: Expert Contributor to the “Multiple Chronic Conditions Curriculum: A Framework for Education and Training”. Mission Empower health care professionals, educators and students with evidence-based resources to direct effective patient-centered care for America’s largest, fastest growing and costliest US patient population – those living with Multiple Chronic Conditions. Vision Premiere up-to-date information on policy and clinical trends that provide confident and accountable clinical practice assuring quality of life for millions of Americans.
Integration of Palliative Care in the Management of Chronic Conditions: An Interdisciplinary Approach
With a steadily growing number of patients in the United States experiencing multiple chronic illnesses, palliative care should be integrated into the management of chronic conditions promoting a comprehensive approach to effective symptom management – boosting physical function and improved quality of life. This evolutionary change was prompted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in 2010, which expanded the discussion on patient access and requirements in the palliative care setting. Integration of Palliative Care in Chronic Conditions: An Interdisciplinary Approach will equip multidisciplinary teams with the resources necessary to provide patients and their families with the best possible care and management of multiple chronic conditions.
Are we Prepared to Meet the Care Needs of the Largest U.S. Patient Population?
Dr Kuebler describes research findings that address the competent care of the largest U.S. patient population, taken from the National Health Policy and Clinical Practice Conference, Savannah, GA 2016
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