“Preventing and Managing Cardiometabolic Risk: The Logic for Intervention”
by Mark A. Pereira, Thomas E. Kottke, Courtney O. Jordan, Patrick J. O’Connor, Nicolaas P. Pronk and Rita Carreón
September 30, 2009
The root causes of cardiometabolic risk (CMR), also known as metabolic syndrome insulin resistance syndrome, is inadequate physical activity, a diet with low intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and high in saturated fat, as well as possible genetic factors. To prevent and manage CMR, adequate physical activity and consuming a low fat diet which includes fruits, vegetables and whole grains is needed.
To access this article, please visit the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health web site at: http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/6/10/2568
“Readiness of US Health Plans to Manage Cardiometabolic Risk”
by Thomas E. Kottke, Courtney O. Jordan, Patrick J. O’Connor, Nicolaas P. Pronk, Rita Carreón
July 2009
In January 2008, America’s Health Insurance Plans, in collaboration with HealthPartners Research Foundation, conducted a survey to assess health plans efforts to provide services to control cardiometabolic risk (CMR), a condition associated with adverse health outcome and increased cost of care. Health plans offer members with CMR a variety of interventions related to tobacco use, obesity/overweight, nutrition and physical activity.
To access this article, please visit the Preventing Chronic Disease web site at: http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2009/jul/08_0142.htm
Webinars:
“Managing Cardiometabolic Risk” Webinar
October 29, 2008
The virtual webinar provides results of AHIP’s 2008 survey of health plans working to identify and manage cardiometabolic health among enrollees, providers, communities, and employers. Participants will learn how health plans and employers are establishing wellness, prevention and care management programs to reduce cardiometabolic risk (or metabolic syndrome) and optimize health outcomes.
Panelists:
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Thomas Kottke, MD, MSPH, Senior Clinical Research Investigator, HealthPartners Research Foundation
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Beverly Everett, MD, Senior Medical Director, Chronic Condition Management, CIGNA
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Michael Reardon, MD, Business & Clinical Lead, Chronic Condition Management, CIGNA
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Michael L. Taylor MD, FACP, Medical Director for Health Promotion, Caterpillar Inc.
For more information, please access the presentation slides.
"Effective Strategies to Identify and Mitigate Cardiometabolic Risk Factors" Webinar
February 21, 2008
The virtual webinar discusses strategies and approaches that health plans and providers can use to identify and manage multiple risk factors before they become serious diseases.
Panelists:
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Thomas Kottke, MD, MSPH, Senior Clinical Research Investigator, HealthPartners Research Foundation
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Francine Kaufman, MD, Center for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
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Thomas C. Hawkins, MD, Medical Director, Health Informatics, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
For more information, please access the presentation slides.
