Tag: patient adherence
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AHN Study Finds Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Adherence Higher for Overactive Bladder Patients Without Concurrent Prescription Medication
New Insight from AHN: PT Adherence and Overactive Bladder A retrospective study from the Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Women’s Institute, published in the International Urogynecology Journal (DOI: 10.1007/s00192-025-06209-8), reveals a notable pattern: patients diagnosed with overactive bladder (OAB) who were not receiving concurrent prescription medications showed higher adherence to pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) than…
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AONN+ Session Highlights Updated Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines and Screening Adherence
New Insights at AONN+ Annual Conference on Lung Cancer Screening As the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, lung cancer remains a critical target for early detection and effective patient navigation. The 16th annual Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) Conference featured a pivotal session focused on updated lung cancer…
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Health Insurance 2026: Costly Yet Useless Medical Practices
Introduction: Rising costs and stubborn waste Health insurance costs are forecast to rise again in 2026, with premiums climbing about 4.4% as the system grapples with mounting care expenses. To understand where the money goes, four Swiss physicians were asked to identify practices that inflate spending without delivering meaningful patient benefits. Their assessments point to…