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That’s more than
1 million times the
CareEngine system
found opportunities
to improve clinical
quality and
patient safety.
More than 1.3 million ActiveHealth “Care Considerations” were
issued in 2005. That’s more than 1 million times the CareEngine
system found opportunities to improve clinical quality and
patient safety.
BUILDING A MOUTH/BODY BRIDGE
Research increasingly reinforces the importance of good oral
health, while illuminating the dangers that poor dental health
poses to patients’ overall health – there are links between
periodontal disease and many systemic conditions, including
preterm low birth-weight babies, coronary artery disease,
cerebrovascular disease and adult-onset diabetes. These
associations represent significant health issues, which is why
Aetna forged a collaborative relationship with Columbia
University College of Dental Medicine. Together, our goal is
to bring new thinking to these issues to help make more
illuminating research and helpful programs possible.
Columbia University Medical Center is working with us on
outcomes-based research evaluating Aetna’s integrated medical
and dental databases. Current projects include evaluation of the
dental/medical integration pilot; development of new, continuing
education courses for dentists; production of new member
education materials; and assessment of emerging technologies.
Columbia also will provide technical resources as we develop
new policies.