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Monitoring Hypertension Through CCM Services
Hypertension is considered both a chronic and dangerous medical condition. Also known as high blood pressure, hypertension is found in approximately 1 in 3 U.S. adults but only half have the condition under control. Hypertension is often called the "silent killer"...
read moreChronic Care Management Services as a Solution
It can probably go without saying, but hospital stays are incredibly expensive. Hospitalization alone accounts for one-third of the $2 trillion spent annually on healthcare in the United States, and there is a high rate of hospital re-admissions due to poor planning...
read moreTailored Education Plans Provide Better Patient Outcomes
When you have patients with multiple chronic diseases, effective management becomes an ongoing concern. Not only do providers want to deliver the best care possible to these patients, but they also want to find ways to bring about better patient outcomes. One method...
read moreImprove Population Health by Identifying Senior Substance Abuse Issues
Substance abuse isn't just a problem that affects young and middle-aged adults. Senior substance abuse issues are on the rise, and the effects are devastating for population health and families affected by this serious disease. Addiction is now classified as a chronic...
read moreChronic Disease Management Services for Fall and Safety Issues
Falls and related safety issues are a growing problem with an increasingly aging population in this country. According to the National Council on Aging, an older adult is treated in an emergency room for a fall every 15 seconds in the U.S., and there is a fall-related...
read moreCCM Services and the Management of Diabetes
Over 29 million Americans, nearly 1 in 10, suffer from diabetes and as many as 25.9% of adults age 65 and over have the disease. Currently, diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in this country, and it's estimated that the disease costs $245 billion annually. For...
read moreImproving Patient Outcomes with Population Health
Improving population health may involve more than just providing the right care to patients at the right time. It's now been determined that the place where care happens can make a difference in both controlling costs and in improving outcomes for patients. As the...
read moreHow Medicare Will Affect Population Health
If you think that Medicare is complex, you're right. However, one thing that will likely remain a constant with Medicare coverage is change. Because it is a government-run program, legislation is likely to be frequent that improves services for population health,...
read moreHow a CCM Care Coordinator Can Help Identify Depression
While we would love to picture older Americans as happy and healthy, this isn't always the reality. With nearly 50 million people in the U.S. over the age of 65, there is a significant portion who have serious health issues. According to the National Council on Aging,...
read moreThe Importance of Sleep in Chronic Disease Management
Living as healthy adults we've learned the importance of getting enough rest to stay sharp and function our best. Yet, sleep and daily routine become even more important when a patient isn't well and, in fact, lack of sleep can even make a person more susceptible to...
read moreWhat is a Certified EHR for CCM Services?
Chronic Care Management services are a new benefit to both providers and patients. While the helpful coordination of services frees up time for medical providers and assists Medicare-eligible patients with the management of chronic conditions, there are several...
read morePopulation Health and Chronic Care Management: Key Elements of Success
In just the 18 months that Chronic Care Management services have been available to eligible Medicare patients, the level of care and attention to those who have opted for them has significantly increased. According to a recent survey, the services are continuing to...
read moreThe Role Medication Reconciliations Can Play in Care Coordination
It might be incredibly frustrating for providers to learn that their patients aren't following physician's directions about taking medication. However, most aren't aware that this medication non-compliance is actually costing a fortune. In fact, the Annals of Internal...
read moreChronic Care Management: Provide Increased Patient Care & Enjoy Increased Revenue
Specialists, family practitioners, and even certified nurse specialists who provide services to Medicare patients with chronic conditions have become overwhelmed by the exploding number of patients requiring care. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...
read moreChronic Care Management Doesn’t Have to be Hard
Welcome to the ProfitableMD blog. We’re eager to start sharing with you everything we can to help you successfully implement Chronic Care Management (CCM) Services into your practice. We want the employment of CCM services to be the easiest step you ever take, that...
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