Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Clinical practice guidelines serve as an educational reference, and do not supersede the clinical judgment of the treating physician with respect to appropriate and necessary care for an individual patient. In the event HMSA policies differ from the clinical practice guidelines, for benefit purposes, HMSA policies shall supersede the clinical practice guidelines.

The links below direct you to the latest national guidelines (in alphabetic order):

• American Thoracic Society (ATS) Disease Related Resources – COPD
  ATS COPD resource that includes links to official ATS Statements, patient fact sheets, and other COPD resources.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  Weblinks for Healthcare professionals on guidelines, reports, and references
• Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD)
  Includes links to current and past GOLD annual reports and corresponding pocket guides which are evidence based document for the diagnosis, management, and prevention of COPD. Additional tools and resources for healthcare professionals managing COPD also available.
• US Preventive Services Task Force. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Screening
  Screening for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Guideline review date: December 2025

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