Our Medical Policy Committee reviewed the Clinical Practice Guidelines for EmblemHealth and ConnectiCare and approved the following updates:
New:
- Global Strategy for The Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease – 2023 Report
- Bone Health and Osteoporosis
- Osteoporosis (Treatment, Screening and Diagnosis)
- Smoking and Tobacco Use, Clinical Cessation tools
Updated:
- American Family Physicians Coronary Artery Disease/Coronary Heart Disease
Removed:
- Osteoporosis
- Pharmacological Management of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women Guideline Resources
- Interventions for Tobacco Smoking Cessation in Adults, Including Pregnant Persons
- Tobacco Smoking Cessation in Adults, Including Pregnant Persons: Interventions
- Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update
JP 62865 08/2023