6 Benefits of Chronic Care Management

One in 4 adults, including 70% with Medicare, qualifies for chronic care management (CCM). If you experience two or more chronic health conditions, CCM may be right for you.

Chronic diseases require a long-term focus when it comes to health care. Chronic care management (CCM) helps coordinate all the moving parts, enabling you and your medical team to stay ahead of the game.

Compassionate family medicine specialist Jennifer Ukwu, MD, offers chronic care management (CCM) to Medicare patients with two or more chronic conditions at Botany Wellness in Pearland, Texas.

Who qualifies for CCM?

Medicare requires patients seeking CCM to have two or more chronic conditions. Dr. Ukwu treats a range of chronic conditions, including:

Asthma
Anemia
Depression
Cancer
Type 2 diabetes
High blood pressure (hypertension)
High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia)
Osteoarthritis
Allergies
Hypothyroidism

Dr. Ukwu and our team ensure you receive the best possible care while preventing new health issues from going unnoticed.

6 benefits of CCM

Chronic diseases remain the leading cause of death in this country. Now, more than ever, it’s easy for patients with chronic conditions to get lost in a maze of providers and paperwork. Dr. Ukwu guides you toward better health through chronic care management. Benefits include:

1. More doctor-patient engagement

Following your initial visit, Dr. Ukwu creates a plan focusing on your health care needs. She ensures you’re looked after by your care team, including specialists and others.

2. 24/7 care

You can contact a doctor anytime to discuss pressing healthcare issues.

3. Reduced health care costs

Medicare Part B covers a good percentage of your CCM expenses, lowering overall costs. It also lessens your out-of-pocket spending by reducing unnecessary ER visits.

4. Improved self-management

Dr. Ukwu and our staff help you manage your chronic conditions, including guidance on handling your medications and modifying your lifestyle to improve your health.

5. Fewer hospital visits

CCM continually monitors your medications and health care, reducing avoidable hospital stays.

6. Coordinated care

We ease your mind by keeping you and your providers in the loop, from Dr. Ukwu and medical specialists to hospitals and pharmacies.

We also offer care between your visits with Dr. Ukwu to address urgent needs.

CCM focuses on preventive care

The ultimate task of CCM is to help you control your chronic conditions rather than the reverse. Dr. Ukwu and our team treat your health issues proactively, allowing you to:

Set reasonable healthcare goals
Learn more about handling your conditions
Access additional resources throughout the community

We maintain your comprehensive care plan through an electronic health record (EHR) that incorporates your health care providers, medical history and conditions, medications, test results, and more.

This record remains confidential. Only you, Dr. Ukwu, and approved caregivers can access the information.

If you’d like to learn more about how chronic care management can improve your life or wish to discuss other healthcare issues, call our office or request an appointment online today.