Care Management Blog

Gastroenterology is a complicated specialty that helps patients with multifaceted clinical and quality-of-life issues. Yet, these providers face increased challenges, such as falling reimbursements, increasing patient demand, and physician shortages.

Data integration and interoperability enable greater capabilities to capture and share patient information, supporting new models like value-based care management.

Primary care is the foundation of US healthcare. It’s reported that primary care is the “only” area in which providing more services—such as childhood vaccines and regular blood pressure screenings—is linked to better population health and more equitable outcomes.

According to research published in the journal Primary Health Care Research & Development, there is strong evidence that care management benefits patients and providers by:

The need for tighter payor-provider partnerships has never been greater.

Physician practices, payors, and health system leaders rely on key performance indicators (KPIs) to achieve their clinical, financial, and operational goals.

Health behavior change is challenging for most individuals and can be particularly difficult for patients living with chronic health conditions or physical, mental, or social risk barriers. Care management programs and clinical teams can provide personalized and powerful support to facilitate the changes that patients seek.

Approaching Advance Care Planning (ACP) discussions with patients requires doctors to cultivate an environment of trust, empathy, and open communication. Doctors should create a safe space where patients feel comfortable expressing their values, fears, and goals for medical treatment. By approaching ACP discussions with compassion, respect, and sensitivity, doctors can empower patients to make informed decisions about their healthcare journey.