Test 2 Treat: Can we Improve the Testing and Treatment of High Cholesterol in Patients Who Have Been Hospitalized for a Cardiac Event by Providing Education to Doctors and Patients?

The care champion will communicate with the patient according to an algorithm and will emphasize adherence to appropriate lipid lowering therapy, LDL-C retesting, and outpatient follow-up. The care champion will also facilitate communication of any challenges or issues with the patient's outpatient care team. Of note, the care champion will NOT be responsible for prescriptions or drug management.