The 2009-10 Clinical Practice Guideline Summary is now available online and replaces the previous version. The new summary includes a listing of all Independence Blue Cross Clinical Practice Guidelines, which are considered the accepted minimum standard of care in the medical profession. Adherence to these guidelines may lead to improved patient outcomes.
The Clinical Practice Guideline Summary includes important links to additional resources for each condition.
New conditions include atrial fibrillation, autism spectrum disorders, cardiometabolic risk, pediatric obesity, and stroke prevention.
For more information on the Clinical Practice Guidelines Summary, please read the complete article in the November edition of Partners in Health UpdateSM.