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Chronic Care Management: Benefits of Embracing the New Tool

Chronic care management (CCM) continues to take the world of healthcare by a storm. The realm of telehealth medicine has been accelerated by the world’s current predicament, but such digital interactions are further enhanced through the help of important tools, such as the highly regarded CCM. more and more healthcare providers are seeking the inclusion of this tool into their practice, especially since it has dramatically increased the quality of care delivered and enjoyed by their chronically ill patients

Chronic care management is a practice that does not necessitate face-to-face interactions, and instead communications with the patients through devices. It provides ample care coordination, management of prescriptions, and of course, 24/7 access to care. This program has also lowered the cost of healthcare for individuals suffering from chronic conditions, all without sacrificing quality. 

The question now stands—how can CCM help further your practice? The benefits are aplenty, but here are some of the undeniable ways it can positively impact your patients:

For Your Patients: Better care coordination

Chronically ill patients are usually victims of disorganized healthcare. They need to consult with numerous healthcare providers regarding differing issues—with chronic health problems, conditions affect and exacerbate each other. With the help of a CCM tool, however, you’re able to provide your patients with a better care team. They’ll be organized and prepared, eager to provide the best possible care suited to the patient’s needs. Here’s how:

  • Prescription medication will be in order
  • Resources will be readily available
  • There will be a clear and thorough picture of the patient’s health, thereby leading to a better quality of care and results 

With such a results-oriented tool, chronic healthcare patients will be encouraged to stay involved in their treatment and personal care. In doing so, you also provide them with a better quality of life. 

For Your Practice: A new source of revenue 

The healthcare industry is a rich and rewarding business, especially since you’ll be saving lives daily. However, the industry is also a business. Through the help of chronic care management, you’ll be able to form a new stream of income, which helps further your practice. The CCM tool offers reimbursement and payments, which you can receive after certain periods. 

Such a tool can also attract more patients, especially since the benefits are aplenty. By letting the current and prospective customers of your current tools, you’ll be able to help more chronically ill patients get the care they deserve—and at the same time, earn from your services.

Investing in the New and Bold

Chronic care management is a tool that’s changing the course of medicine forever. With such a tool in place, patients at home can immediately know if any irregularities, prompting them to seek immediate medical attention. It now serves as an important function of healthcare, a tool that serves as an extension of your practice. With better quality care at your fingertips, you’re able to develop your practice and of course, gain more customers seeking your help. 

If you wish to invest in CCM tools like remote patient monitoring, Medistics Health has you covered. We offer you a remote patient monitoring system, a device that can help your patients take control of their conditions better. They’ll be able to keep track of blood pressure, weight, glucose levels, and so much more. For the chronically ill, constant monitoring is necessary. Should anything go wrong, they’ll be able to seek your help right away. Get in touch with us today to learn more.

Profit Calculator Assumptions: 40% of total Medicare patients enrolling is based on (i) Medicare Chart Book’s data showing that ~68% of medicare patients qualify for CCM (2 or more chronic conditions), and (ii) that ~40% of eligible patients will enroll.

For typical providers, $46.67 of net profit per patient per month is based on a Medicare reimbursement per patient per month (national average) for various care management CPT codes.

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