Managing your health can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Medicare Chronic Care Management, or CCM, is a personalized service offering medication assistance and wellness maintenance to improve a patient’s health. At Wilmington Health, our Medicare services are part of our value-based care, helping you live a healthier life and be present with the ones you love.
How CCM Services Can Help
Reduced emergency room visits and hospitalizations, and an improved quality of life are benefits our patients get out of a chronic care management program through Medicare. We find it’s easier to maintain your health and wellness when you’re supported by a care manager who understands how to live well with chronic challenges.
Who Qualifies for Chronic Care Management Services?
If you have Medicare and more than one chronic condition, you may be a candidate to receive CCM services, which can help you connect the dots so you can spend more time doing what you love. In family medicine, conditions that last a year or longer and require ongoing medical attention or limit your daily activities are typically considered ‘chronic,’ and these include:
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atrial fibrillation
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular Disease
- COPD
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Hypertension or High Blood Pressure
Care Coordination Through CCM Services
Medicare chronic care management services provide at least 20 minutes per month of assistance for medication reviews or coordination between your pharmacy, specialists, testing centers, hospitals, or other providers, plus 24/7 access to care. These service components are designed to help patients manage their conditions and receive treatment outside of regular visits with their doctor, which provides these advantages:
- Enhanced Communication: Phone check-ins between visits to keep you on track
- Increased Access to Care: 24/7 emergency access to healthcare professionals for questions or concerns
- Updated Health Records: Regular communication with your doctor keeps them informed of resources you may need for support
- Comprehensive Care Planning: Personalized assistance from dedicated healthcare professionals to create your care plans and assist you in setting and meeting health goals
CCM Services Contacts and Resources
If you’re interested in coordinated chronic care through Medicare for yourself or a loved one, read our CCM Patient Services brochure and contact one of our team members to discuss your options:
- Nancy Duzick 910-512-6577
- Michele Jenski 910-612-7280
