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The Future of Anemia Management
Anemia affects more than 18 million Americans, and the percentage of surgical patients with anemia is sky-high –...
By: Mike Kachure on Nov 10, 2021 9:14:09 AM
What condition affects an estimated 30 percent of the global population and correlates with poorer surgical outcomes, increased blood transfusion rates, longer length of stay, and higher readmissions? If you answered iron deficiency and anemia, you know how serious – and how vastly undertreated – these conditions are. The costs in terms of human suffering and the impact on quality of life are staggering – but those aren’t the only costs.
In addition to their significant impact on health, particularly among our most vulnerable populations, iron deficiency and anemia create an enormous economic burden as well. Consider this:
Fortunately, there is a simple and cost-effective solution to anemia’s costs. It’s MyBloodHealth®, Accumen’s patented anemia management software solution. With MyBloodHealth®, your health system has a smart alternative to the financial risk, time-intensive implementation, and ongoing maintenance requirements of an in-house perioperative anemia management program.
Key benefits include:
MyBloodHealth® drives real results for health systems. They include:
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Learn more about MyBloodHealth®, Accumen’s patented anemia management system that helps health systems better identify patients, avoid unnecessary blood transfusions, prevent complications, and increase patient satisfaction.
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