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COVID-19: Lying in a Prone Position (Proning)

On February 3, 2021

When you have COVID-19, lying on your belly can help your lungs work better. It can help get more oxygen into your lungs more easily. It can help prevent lung injury. Lying on your belly is known as the prone position. You may also hear it called “proning.” If you’re in the hospital, the healthcare team may position you to help your lungs. Once you are strong enough, your healthcare team may want you to do these position changes on your own.

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Patient Education, Healthcare Providers, COVID-19

Have a Chronic Condition? Following Your Care Plan Is Key to Staying Healthy

On January 27, 2021

Share this with those in your care to encourage chronic condition management and adherence to care plans. Living with a chronic health problem isn’t always easy. You do a lot to manage your condition. But with the COVID-19 pandemic, you may find it harder to stick with your care plan. Now more than ever, it’s important to continue taking care of your health and to not delay essential treatment. Your health care provider is here to help.

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Patient Education, Healthcare Providers, Payer/Health Plans, COVID-19, Patient Experience

Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19 Vaccines

On January 22, 2021

Share this with those in your care to answer common questions regarding COVID-19 vaccines. Going about our daily lives in the midst of a pandemic has been a challenge. Now, new vaccines are here. You may be feeling hopeful—but you may also be feeling unsure about what to expect. Here are some key facts to help you plan ahead.

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Patient Education, Healthcare Providers, Payer/Health Plans, COVID-19

Understanding Messenger RNA and Other SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines

On January 15, 2021

In mid-November, Pfizer/BioNTech were the first with surprising positive protection interim data for their coronavirus vaccine, BNT162b2. A week later, Moderna released interim efficacy results showing its coronavirus vaccine, mRNA-1273, also protected patients from developing SARS-CoV-2 infections. 

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Patient Education, Healthcare Providers, Payer/Health Plans, COVID-19

AHA Guest Blog: People with depression fare worse in heart health study

On January 7, 2021

Krames is proud to collaborate with the American Heart Association and share this guest blog from American Heart Association News. Heart disease and depression are interwoven, and a new study is helping unravel that connection by linking depression with poorer scores on seven important measures of heart health.

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Patient Education, Healthcare Providers, Payer/Health Plans, Stress, American Heart Association

AHA Guest Blog: The best foods for brain health

On January 7, 2021

Krames is proud to collaborate with the American Heart Association and share this guest blog from American Heart Association News. It's easy to see the connection between an unhealthy diet and an expanding waistline. The connection between food and brain health can be harder to get your mind around.

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Patient Education, Healthcare Providers, Payer/Health Plans, Weight Management, Patient Acquisition

2 must-ask questions before implementing FHIR resources to assure physician engagement

On January 7, 2021

From the onset of the coronavirus pandemic to the aftermath of the presidential election, 2020 delivered several unprecedented events that underscored the importance of timely access to accurate, verifiable information.

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Patient Education, Healthcare Providers, Krames On FHIR

FHIR Power: Picture-Perfect for Patient Engagement

On January 7, 2021

I recently had to replace my smartphone. At the store, I spoke to the salesperson who told me about all of the new camera features—lens, pixels, etc. Externally, I was nodding and smiling. Internally, I kept thinking, “I just want to take pictures of my kids and dog.”

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Patient Education, Healthcare Providers, SMART on FHIR, Krames On FHIR

AHA Guest Blog: High blood pressure speeds cognitive decline for middle-aged and older adults

On January 6, 2021

Krames is proud to collaborate with the American Heart Association and share this guest blog from American Heart Association News. High blood pressure accelerates memory loss and other cognitive declines for middle-aged or older adults, even when it only goes up slightly and for a short time, new research shows.

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Patient Education, Healthcare Providers, Payer/Health Plans, American Heart Association

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