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Almost half of Americans today are living with a chronic illness. To ensure the people of their communities have the expert care they need, the team of providers at MEDI Care Clinics, with offices in Fort Worth, Keller, and Denton, Texas, offers chronic care management to keep chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease under control. To learn more about the specialized services available at MEDI Care Clinics, call the nearest office or book an appointment online today.
What is chronic care management?
Chronic care management is a benefit under Medicare designed to increase patient access to timely and effective medical care. This type of medical management protects your health and helps you avoid the disruption and high costs of ER visits and frequent hospital stays.
This program gives you virtual access to a trained medical professional 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also expect check-ins by phone and monthly reviews.
Do I need chronic care management?
If you are a Medicare beneficiary and have two or more chronic conditions, you may be eligible for chronic care management. Some of the typical conditions that benefit from chronic care management include:
- Asthma
- Diabetes
- Arthritis
- High cholesterol
- Cancer
- Hypertension
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Heart disease
- Multiple sclerosis
- Alzheimer's or dementia
- Sleep apnea
- Osteoporosis
This is by no means a comprehensive list, so don’t hesitate to talk to the team at MEDI Care Clinics about whether chronic care management could help your chronic conditions.
What will chronic care management cost me?
This service is covered by Medicare, so you don’t have to worry about being able to afford care. The team at MEDI Care Clinics works with you to take care of your health and prevent a decline in your vitality and well-being.
What can I expect from chronic care management?
The team at MEDI Care Clinics begins by thoroughly evaluating your condition, medical history, and lifestyle. This enables them to create a comprehensive treatment plan.
Chronic care management is similar to a concierge medicine service, giving you constant access to a staff member who will:
- Answer any questions you may have
- Track your medical issues and coordinate your care
- Ensure you receive resources to prevent future issues
- Coordinate any necessary specialist referrals and follow up after ER or hospital visits
- Coordinate with service providers
- Provide preventive health counseling
They can also advise you on how to adapt your environment around your chronic condition, such as helping you reduce risk factors for falls or letting you know what assistive devices can keep you mobile.
The team helps you fully understand your chronic disease so you can keep your symptoms controlled, prevent adverse effects over time, and protect your quality of life. To learn more about chronic care management at MEDI Care Clinics, schedule an appointment online or call the office nearest you today.