Fall 2009
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Walk The Talk:A look at polycystic kidney disease, one of the diseases associated with CKD.
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Increasing Compliance: One pharmacist shares ideas to increase compliance for ACEI and ARB usage.
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Bare-Bone Approach:How calcium and phosphorus levels affect patients with CKD.
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National Diabetes Month: Organizations, businesses focus on education during National Diabetes Month.
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Top 10 CKD Risk Factors: Two universities uncover the most common risk factors for CKD that should alert doctors and patients about the need for testing.
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By The Numbers:CKD stats for Tennessee.
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Online Tools & Resources: Links to CKD materials available on the internet.
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Spring 2009
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The Zen of AVF: For one surgeon, AVF placement is the recommended choice for AVF patients
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An Apple a Day: Nutrition plays a big part in a CKD patient's dialysis success
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Measure Focus: AVF - Boosting arteriovenous fistula rates in CKD patients requires buy-in and teamwork according to one vascular surgeon
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A $timulating Opportunity: Resources available in Tennessee to hospitals, physicians, for stimulus dollars
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Follow the Leader: National guidelines developed for kidney disease
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By The Numbers: Top 10 Counties in Tennessee for total number of people (age 18 to 75) with Medicare that have diabetes and national facts about CKD
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Online Tools & Resources: Links to CKD materials available on the internet.
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Winter 2009
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A Patient's Perspective: A patient encourages providers to help people with CKD learn to cope
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Save the Vein: Shelby County hospitals are saving lives by saving CKD patient's veins as part of a systems change process
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Measure Focus: ACE/ARBs prove to be effective preventive step for CKD
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March is National Kidney Month:
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Coding Correctly: Know what codes to use for PQRI during 2009
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Roughing it: Cannulation Camp focuses on technique and patient care
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By The Numbers: Top 10 Counties in Tennessee for total number of people (age 18 to 75) with Medicare that have diabetes and national facts about CKD
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Online Tools & Resources: Links to CKD materials available on the internet.
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Fall 2008
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Making a Difference: How you can stop the progresssion of CKD in Tennessee
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Measuring Up: Improving CKD means focusing on three key areas
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Pay for Reporting: Reporting clinical data could net you up to a 4 percent incentive from Medicare
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It's in the Signs: What to look for to diagnose CKD
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What's in it for You?: Partnering with QSource provides expertise
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Letter of Recommendation: Dr. Brad Canada urges providers to join in the effort for early diagnosis of CKD
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Percentage of AVF Usage by County: How Tennessee ranks nationally on CKD-related factors
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Online Tools & Resources: Links to CKD materials available on the internet
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