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HHS Issues Opioid Pain Management Guidance for Clinicians

Oct 11, 2019 || Zina Gontscharow

The guidance seeks to reduce the risk of substance use disorder while providing effective pain management for chronic pain patients.

chronic conditions, hhs, opioids

chronic disease management

NYC Health + Hospitals Launches Diabetes Management Program Rooted in Primary Care

Aug 28, 2019 || Emily Schweich

The program integrates clinical pharmacists and teleretinal screenings into routine primary care, in addition to using peer mentorship and a mobile app for diabetes management.

chronic disease, chronic conditions, nyc health plus hospitals, primary care

chronic disease management

New Chronic Kidney Disease Payment Models

Jul 16, 2019 || Rachel Schwartz

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced new payment models through the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to promote high-quality, coordinated care for patients with chronic kidney disease.

alternative payment models, chronic conditions, cms

chronic disease management

On the Hill: All-Hazards Preparedness Legislation Becomes Law

Jul 2, 2019 || Erin Delaney

Also last week, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions advanced the bipartisan Lower Health Care Costs Act and the House Committee on Ways and Means marked up five Medicare-focused bills.

chronic conditions, congress, emergency preparedness, mental health, opioids, patient centered outcomes research institute pcori, pharmaceutical drug pricing 340b, telehealth

chronic disease management

On the Hill: House Vote on Bipartisan Medicaid Package

Mar 26, 2019 || Erin Delaney

The House also will mark up a dozen bills aimed at lowering health care and prescription drug costs. House and Senate committees move forward on work to address surprise billing.

aca, behavioral health, childrens health, chronic conditions, health care exchanges, pharmaceutical drug pricing 340b

chronic disease management

Eskenazi Health Wraparound Services Reduced Costs, ED Visits

Oct 11, 2018 || Emily Schweich

A new Health Affairs article links onsite wraparound services to a reduction in hospitalizations and emergency department visits at association member Eskenazi Health.

chronic conditions, eskenazi health, fqhc, population health

chronic disease management

New Mexico Hospital Brings Kidney Care Home

May 2, 2018 || Emily Schweich

A home-based kidney care model piloted by University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center researchers improved health outcomes for the Zuni Native American tribe.

chronic disease, chronic conditions, community outreach, population health, unm hospitals

chronic disease management

On the Hill: Senate Stays Focused on ACA Repeal

May 16, 2017 || Erin Delaney

Senate Republicans stay focused on a strategy to repeal and replace the ACA; committees hold hearings on public health, Medicare, and chronic conditions.

aca, chronic conditions, congress, delivery system reform, medicare

chronic disease management

CMS, HRSA Announce Chronic Care Educational Initiative

Mar 17, 2017 || Emily Schweich

Health care professionals who provide chronic care management services often are not aware they are eligible for separate payments under Medicare Part B.

chronic conditions, cms, coordinated care, hrsa

chronic disease management

Telehealth Services Benefit Patients with Chronic Conditions

Jul 8, 2016 || Rachel Schwartz

The agency said patients who receive communication, counseling, or monitoring remotely for cardiovascular and respiratory disease experienced improved outcomes.

agency for healthcare research and quality ahrq, chronic disease, chronic conditions

chronic disease management

BMC Explores Virtual World for Diabetes Education

Dec 11, 2015 || Monika Joshi

The hospital has received a $3.5 million grant to research the effectiveness of virtual technology for diabetes self-management among vulnerable women.

bmc, chronic conditions

chronic disease management

Closing the Gap between Education and Care

Aug 19, 2015 || Olivia Graziano

With a grant from the American Medical Association, UCSF is modernizing medical education with an innovative new curriculum focused more on the patient experience.

chronic conditions, health professionals training, ucsf

chronic disease management

GAO: Small Share of Medicaid Enrollees Drive Expenditures

May 12, 2015 || Zina Gontscharow

The study found that 5 percent of Medicaid-only enrollees consistently accounted for almost half of the total expenditures.

chronic conditions, medicaid patients, payment

chronic disease management

NDEP Releases Diabetes Care Principles

Nov 18, 2014 || Sandy Laycox, MFA

The principles highlight the generally agreed-upon elements of current evidence-based diabetes care, including management and prevention.

chronic conditions, health disparities, socioeconomic status

chronic disease management

Hope and a Home for Acute-Care Dialysis

Aug 12, 2014 || Sandy Laycox, MFA

Harris Health System has developed a quick triage model and best practices to care for a growing number of acute-care dialysis patients in the Houston area.

chronic conditions, ed throughput, harris health system, immigration health care

chronic disease management

Gage Award Winner HITS the Streets to Connect with the Uninsured

Jul 22, 2014 || Staff

Memorial Healthcare System's Health Intervention with Targeted Services Program used targeted education, preventive care, and eligibility assistance to enroll uninsured and underinsured patients, reduce uncompensated care costs, and increase revenue.

chronic conditions, medical homes, memorial healthcare system, uninsured

chronic disease management

Using Technology to Engage Adolescents in Chronic Disease Care

Jul 15, 2014 || Staff

Researchers at UC San Diego found that incorporating a dedicated website and text messaging into the care of adolescent patients with chronic diseases improved disease management and self-efficacy and helped patients take control of their own health care.

chronic conditions, ucsd

chronic disease management