Zhijie “Jason” Liu, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Molecular Medicine in the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) and CPRIT (Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas) Scholar in Cancer Research, received a grant from […]
The 95,500-square-foot Science One building will stand five floors high and house laboratory space dedicated to researching the diseases that impact the community most.
Chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and asthma are among the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. These conditions require ongoing , proactive management and care to prevent complications and improve quality of life. In response to this growing healthcare challenge, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services created the Chronic Care…, Who is eligible for the Chronic Care Management program?, Patients with Medicare, both Medicare and Medicaid, or a Medicare Advantage plan with two or more chronic conditions expected to last 12 months or for the rest of the patient’s life. You must give verbal consent., Is there a fee for the Chronic Care Management program?, The usual cost-sharing rules apply to CCM services, so you may be responsible for the usual Medicare Part B cost sharing (deductible and copayment/coinsurance) if you do not have supplemental, or wraparound, insurance. Contact your insurance company if you have any questions about your benefits., How to participate in the program?, Talk to your UT Health San Antonio primary care provider about CCM services and your coverage. If you are eligible and would like to participate in the program, you will provide informed consent to your provider and be enrolled. One of our team members will be in touch with you shortly after you are enrolled., Benefits of Chronic Care Management, Improved health outcomes With continuous support and proactive management, patients can better control their chronic conditions, reducing the risk of complications and hospitalizations. Enhanced access to care Utilizing technology and telehealth services to overcome barriers to care ensures that patients have timely access to medical advice and support, regardless of their location. Care…, Schedule a virtual on in-person appointment with your UT Health San Antonio primary care provider using MyChart.
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio School of Dentistry will launch a Center for Regenerative Sciences in the fall of 2024. The research initiative will expand the school’s existing work in regenerative endodontics, dental and craniofacial development and stem cells.
Contact: Steven Lee, 210-450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Content by Kristen Zapata SAN ANTONIO, June 14, 2024 – The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry is preparing to launch its Center for Regenerative Sciences, a new research initiative that aims to position the university at the forefront of regenerative dentistry and medicine. “The center […]
June 18 event expected to draw 250 medical residents, fellows-in-training To family medicine physician Lizette Lugo, MD, certain non-medical experiences shape every visit she has with her patients. “Those non-medical drivers will determine whether my patient has to choose between picking up the prescription I sent to the pharmacy or buying food for their children, […]
June 18 event expected to draw 250 medical residents, fellows-in-training Contact: Steven Lee, 210-450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, June 14, 2024 – To family medicine physician Lizette Lugo, MD, certain non-medical experiences shape every visit she has with her patients. “Those non-medical drivers will determine whether my patient has to choose between picking up the prescription […]
Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and director of its long COVID clinic, was quoted in this article. Read More
Manzoor Bhat, PhD, vice dean for research at the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, was quoted in this article. Read More (subscription required)
UT Health San Antonio and the 9th Annual Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Symposium hosted by the UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing and the state Health and Human Services Commission were mentioned in this news segment. Watch Now