Bob Kronemyer

Healthcare organizations should focus on these things to improve health management of COPD patients and reduce costs.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects women differently than men. Here are some of the biggest variations.

There are a host of causes for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to be hospitalized, ranging from pneumonia to infection.

Reducing readmissions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an ongoing challenge for healthcare systems. Here’s how one is successful.

Many providers are overlooking important steps that can help guide proper COPD treatment and therefore, reduce admissions and readmissions.

Pending and recently approved treatment options for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease range from biologics to a triple-drug inhaler.

More awareness and new state laws regarding end-of-life treatment are affecting treatment approaches. Here’s what you need to know.

Simple strategies can improve the nutritional well-being of COPD patients and help them maintain their weight.

The COPD executive care team at Sanford Medical Center is leading to impressive results. Find out who is part of the team and how it works.

Autologous stem cell therapy may offer hope for patients with COPD. But some say caution is necessary.

Albert A. Rizzo, MD, senior medical advisor for the American Lung Association, says the increasing number of drugs in the pipeline could improve airflow and address the underlying disease process.

Education is a significant element of comprehensive care for COPD patients. In this Q&A, one expert shares her recommendations.

Recent study findings reveal which patients are more likely to be readmitted for COPD problems, and which readmission reduction strategies might work best.

To succeed as a Next Generation ACO, Indiana University Health system is changing its COPD care management approach.