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AHA Paper Addresses Disparities in Cardiovascular Health of Asian Americans

DAIC

Previous studies have found that Asian Americans are less willing to participate in health research compared to other racial/ethnic groups. Asian Americans remain persistently underrepresented as participants in medical research.

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New Guidelines on Peripheral Artery Disease Issued by American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and Leading Medical Societies

DAIC

The guideline recommends patient-centered efforts to address health disparities, such as intensified efforts to identify patients in at-risk populations for symptoms and signs of PAD, and equitable access to regular physical examinations including thorough assessment of the legs and feet.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress Becomes First Organization to Offer Certification in Cardiometabolic Health

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) announced today that learners who complete its Foundations of Cardiometabolic Health Certificate Course now have the opportunity to sit for the Certified Cardiometabolic Health Professional (CCHP) examination. to hold the CCHP credential.

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ACO REACH: A New Evolution in At-Risk Primary Care

The Beat Blog

All ACOs in the REACH model will have to develop a plan for how they will identify health disparities in their respective communities and then take specific actions to address those disparities. Virtual models will also be key in regards to health equity. This is a requirement that does not exist currently in Medicare.