Case Presentation: A 46‐year‐old man presented with a weeklong history of abdominal cramps and sharp, substernal chest pain, with associated fevers up to 39.4°C, chills, and fatigue. On presentation, a CT of the abdomen and pelvis was notable only for small bilateral pleural effusions. He was given pain medication and discharged home. Given his history […]

Background: Uncontrolled asthma leading to emergency department (ED) visits and hospitalization causes suffering, disproportionately among underserved patients, and are costly to healthcare systems. Timely treatment and adherence to clinical guidelines via serial monitoring of patients’ reported symptoms, offers the opportunity to improve health outcomes that are important to patients, clinicians, and accountable care organizations (ACO). […]