Chronic Care Management

What is chronic care management?

Chronic care management is the ongoing medical monitoring and support you need to manage your chronic health condition outside of the doctor’s office. It’s one of the covered benefits for people with Medicare Part B, which is the federal health insurance program that helps pay for medical services outside the hospital like visits to the doctor’s office. 

Chronic health conditions are medical issues that last a year or more and affect your normal life. When left untreated, chronic diseases may lead to other health problems.

Chronic care management helps you manage your long-term illness, preventing or delaying complications.

Who qualifies for chronic care management?

If you have two or more chronic diseases, like diabetes and high blood pressure, and have Medicare Part B health insurance, then you might qualify for chronic care management. 

With chronic care management, Medicare Part B may pay for the services you need to help you manage your chronic illnesses outside of your usual visits to the office. 

What services are provided with chronic care management?

Chronic care management may include a wide range of services. Your provider at AM Diabetes Centers of America creates a comprehensive care plan that outlines your health problems and goals. This plan also includes all the medications you take, the other providers you see, and the additional resources you need. 

Some of the services you may get with chronic care management include:

• A care coordinator
• Health coaching
• Self-management education
• Medication management
• Symptom monitoring and management

AM Diabetes Centers of America specializes in diabetes management and offers many chronic care management services, including diabetes education, nutrition education, and remote patient monitoring (RPM). 

What are the benefits of chronic care management?

The goal of chronic care management is to help you achieve your health goals and prevent complications related to your disease. Benefits include:

• Better overall health
• Improved quality of life
• Ongoing support 
• Acute care for unexpected illnesses

Chronic care management also gives you the tools you need to manage your health at home, putting you back in control.

To find out more about chronic care management at AM Diabetes Centers of America, call or click the online booking button today.