Respiratory physician Lutz Beckert considers chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management, including the prevention of COPD, the importance of smoking cessation and pulmonary rehabilitation, and the lifesaving potential of addressing treatable traits. He also discusses the logic of inhaler therapy, moving from single therapy to dual and triple therapy when indicated, as well as other aspects of management
New report finds multimillion dollar savings for Midland DHBs
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New report finds multimillion dollar savings for Midland DHBs
Wednesday 23 May 2018, 07:00 AM

The original story implied that hospitalisation rates for some patients at health care home practices increased or decreased. This was incorrect. The data actually shows the differences between two types of practice, comparing health care home and traditional models. The story has been changed to reflect this. We are sorry for any confusion this may have caused.
Around $25.3 million of potential savings across five DHBs are touted in a new review of the health care home.
The report, commissioned by Pinnacl, Key findings from EY's report into Pinnacle health care homes
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