Engaging patients has become more of a focal point for healthcare. Motivated people tend to believe in their ability to improve or maintain their quality of life.

Rural healthcare has existed outside the influence of many value-based programs. With low case rates and specialized reimbursements, rural care clinics have not been folded into the transition.

Healthcare organizations continue to transition their approach to treating an aging population with a high rate of chronic illness. Payors and providers have ventured further into ambulatory settings where they can leverage more specialties, implement value-based care strategies, and launch tech-based programs, like chronic care management.

There’s an expanding need for health plans to collaborate with physicians and launch large-scale Chronic Care Management (CCM) programs. As the adult population continues to age, 60% of adults and 40% of school-age children already have one or more chronic conditions.

Ideally, patient engagement goes beyond automated emails, voicemails, or educational handouts. But, many practices struggle to define what engagement means for them and their patients. Alternatively, consider partnering with patients as a more practical objective toward improving health outcomes, health-supporting behaviors, and treatment adherence.

People are living longer but sicker due to chronic illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) determined that seven chronic diseases cause two-thirds of mortality in the US and consume 86% of annual healthcare spending.

In this video, we explore how motivational interviewing techniques can be used with care management programs, like Chronic Care Management, to encourage positive changes in your patients.

Chronic Care Management (CCM) can be an effective way to embrace value-based care, so it’s important to understand the program's rules and regulations, as well as the different series of CCM codes your practice can bill for.

As a medical care provider, understanding billing codes can help your practice project revenues and optimize your staff’s capacity.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced key reimbursement rates, additional CPT codes, two program expansions, and an entirely new care management program, effective January 1, 2023.