By:
ThoroughCare
April 11th, 2023
Nearly half of all American adults have multiple chronic conditions, accounting for $1.1 trillion in healthcare costs annually. Additionally, two-thirds of Medicare beneficiaries have two or more chronic conditions. Yet, in recent surveys, 85% of physicians felt they didn’t have adequate time to provide needed care to these patients, and over 90% wanted help to ensure that patients with multiple chronic conditions could adhere to their care plans.
Care Coordination | Patient Engagement | Care Management
By:
Kathryn Anderton, BSN, RN, BC-RN, CCM
April 4th, 2023
Comprehensive care coordination provides professional support to patients, helping them navigate healthcare and manage their health better. To that end, research on SMART goals has demonstrated its value toward patients creating healthier habits and achieving better health outcomes. When combined with motivational interviewing techniques, SMART goals establish clear, internally-motivating, and measurable goals that align with what’s most important to each individual.
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Care Coordination | Patient Engagement | Care Management
By:
Kathryn Anderton, BSN, RN, BC-RN, CCM
January 4th, 2021
As a nurse or clinician, creating and updating a care plan is crucial to effectively coordinating patient services and interventions, and overseeing medication management.