We recently posted the 2012-2013 Clinical Practice Guideline Summary, which
replaces the previous version. The new summary includes a listing of all
Clinical Practice Guidelines adopted by IBC that are considered the accepted
minimum standard of care in the medical profession. Adherence to these
guidelines may lead to improved patient outcomes.
Individual clinical decisions should be tailored to specific patient medical
and psychosocial needs. As national guideline recommendations evolve, please
update your practice accordingly. The summary provides the reference for each
condition and links directly to the guidelines.
We update the guidelines annually based on changes made to nationally
recognized sources. Changes are reviewed by internal and external consultants,
as appropriate, and by the IBC Quality Committee, which is comprised of network
physicians.
Changes in the 2012-2013 Clinical Practice Guideline Summary include:
the use of proton pump inhibitors to reduce gastrointestinal risks of
antiplatelet therapy and NSAID use in coronary heart disease;
aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular events in people with diabetes;
recommendations for transition from pediatric to adult diabetes care systems;
new obesity guidelines.
You can access the 2012-2013 Clinical Practice Guideline Summary on our
website. Paper copies of the
Summary, or any of the individual guidelines, can be ordered by submitting an
online request or by
calling the Provider Supply Line at
1-800-858-4728