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2013-2014 Clinical Practice Guideline Summary now available

November 1, 2013

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We recently posted the 2013-2014 Clinical Practice Guideline Summary, which replaces the previous version. The revised 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.

>>Clinical Practice Guidelines

Guidelines are available for the following medical and behavioral health conditions: asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), coronary heart disease, diabetes, heart failure, obesity, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorders, depression, and substance abuse disorders.

Changes in the 2013-2014 Clinical Practice Guideline Summary include:

  • Asthma. New patient education tool on the use of inhalers and spacers;
  • Coronary Heart Disease. New guidelines for the management of ST-elevated myocardial infarction and for diagnosis and management of stable ischemic heart disease;
  • Diabetes. New guidelines for the diagnosis and management of type 2 diabetes mellitus in children and adolescents;
  • Heart Failure. New performance measures for adults with heart failure.

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.

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.

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