Educating Providers, Beneficiaries about the Benefits of Aspirin

In June 2008, the American Medical Association (AMA) adopted a new policy to increase education among physicians on the importance of appropriate aspirin counseling for the prevention of heart disease and stroke. To support the AMA policy and other scientific findings, TriWest has initiated efforts to share information on the preventive value of a low-dose aspirin regime, when appropriate.

Attached is a link to an article titled Aspirin: Good for More Than Your Headache. The article appeared in the October 2008 issue of the TRICARE to You newsletter, which is distributed to TRICARE beneficiaries in the West Region. Its intent was to help TRICARE beneficiaries understand the benefits of a low-dose aspirin regime.

Published Date: 12/30/2008