Shoshana H. Bardach

Design Thinking Improved Transitional Care Management and Primary Care Continuity in Rural America

BACKGROUND: Transitional care management (TCM) supports timely postdischarge follow-up and is associated with decreased emergency department visits and 30-day readmissions. However, delivering TCM in rural settings remains challenging, and staff frequently report frustration with...

0025Reducing Gaps in Cardiovascular Risk Factor Awareness through Free At-Home LDL-C and Lipoprotein(a) Screening and Support: Insights from the First 30,950 Tests Ordered through the Family Heart Foundation Cholesterol Connect® Program

Background LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) and lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) are independent risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). LDL-C and Lp(a) healthcare screening is inconsistent, leaving many Americans at risk. The Family Heart Foundation® launched the Cholesterol Connect® progra...