Solution to treat DVT & PE with better outcomes and reduced costs The reduction of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVTs) and Pulmonary Embolism (PEs) is a core area of focus for CMS cost reductions, and a standard set of guidelines must be developed and adhered to. There must be a team approach to dealing with and [...]
Medicare Costs of Treating DVT and PE With the healthcare crisis being battled on Capitol Hill and in the news daily, we are being bombarded with statistics of the cost of care increasing while the quality is decreasing. There are a few primary diseases or chronic conditions that account for the majority of Medicare spending. [...]
Overview of Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism What are Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE), and why should patients care? Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is one of the most prevalent medical problems today. DVT, while in some cases life-threatening, can lead to an even more serious condition called pulmonary embolism (PE). In [...]
Highlights from the 38th Annual VEITHsymposium This past November, I attended and presented at the 38th annual VEITHsymposium. The symposium is a five day event filled with the world’s leading vascular specialists presenting and educating others on the most current methods of diagnosing and treating patients who suffer from vascular disease. With vascular disease being [...]
