What CAN Be Done About the Cost of Care for Chronic Diseases and Conditions
The annual cost of care in the United States for people with chronic diseases accounts for more that 83 percent ($1.2 trillion) of all healthcare costs – and this cost continues to rise. Yet many chronic diseases and conditions are linked to lifestyle choices so they can be prevented. This presentation will review the current trends in these healthcare costs and the characteristics – some of which are controversial – of efforts to reverse the trend.
Dr. Stanhope joined the University of Delaware in 2007 after retiring from the National Institutes of Health where he served as a Senior Scientist. He currently serves as the Associate Deputy Provost for Research and Scholarship. As Director of the Delaware INBRE, Dr. Stanhope leads this effort to advance Delaware’s biomedical research capability. Dr. Stanhope also directs the BADER Consortium which partners with military treatment facilities and the VA to help wounded warriors and civilians with traumatic limb injuries and loss reach their optimal level of function.
The Innovative Discoveries Series, sponsored by the Delaware Clinical & Translational Science ACCEL program and the Christiana Care Value Institute, features informal presentations on topics relevant to current research and healthcare practice, led by knowledgeable and experienced presenters. There are offerings for researchers, healthcare providers, and community members of varying levels of experience.
These free talks are held Fridays at noon at Christiana Hospital but can be viewed from your home or office computer. Earn CMEs by participating in-person or online. Lunch is served and all are welcome to attend.
To see the full calendar of events, visit the Value Institute Events page or the ACCEL website, or subscribe to the ID Series mailing list.
Contact Sarahfaye Dolman at sarahfaye.f.dolman@christianacare.org with any questions.