Chronic Care Management
Family & Primary Care Practice located in Auburn, CA
Chronic Care Management Services Offered In Auburn, CA
Chronic care management (CCM) is one of the best ways to monitor your health and ensure you receive the treatments necessary to stay healthy throughout your lifespan. The skilled team at Auburn Medical Group in Auburn, California, provides the support and tools you need to manage your chronic disease effectively. In fact, Dr. Mark Vaughan is one of the early pioneers of CCM, having authored the care plans and call templates for CCMPays.com. For compassionate chronic care management, call the office or schedule an appointment online today.
What is a chronic disease?
A chronic disease is an illness that lasts for one year or more and requires long-term medical care. These types of diseases can’t go away on their own and usually last a lifetime.
Many chronic diseases are complex, affecting both your physical and emotional well-being. If left untreated, a chronic illness can lead to additional health problems or even disability.
What is chronic care management?
Chronic care management refers to ongoing medical care with the team at Auburn Medical Group. The team helps you understand your illness and works closely with you to create a chronic care plan that reduces your risk of serious complications.
Auburn Medical Group specializes in custom medical plans, allowing the team to tailor your chronic care management to fit your specific health needs and goals.
If your health condition requires specialist care, they can also coordinate your care to ensure your optimal wellness.
What are some conditions that benefit from chronic care management?
Anyone with a chronic condition can benefit from chronic care management. The team reviews your medical history and lifestyle habits to determine the best approach to treat your condition.
Common conditions that patients enroll in chronic care management include:
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Arthritis
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
- Cardiovascular disease
- Chronic lung disease
If you have more than one chronic illness, you can also take advantage of chronic care management to receive expert guidance for your health issues.
What can I expect with chronic care management?
You can expect a patient-centered approach to chronic care management at Auburn Medical Group. During your initial consultation, the team gets to know you and your health needs, asking questions about your daily routine and how your chronic conditions affect your life.
They may perform a physical exam and order diagnostic tests, such as bloodwork, urinalysis, or an electrocardiogram (EKG). After they gather information about your health, they then work with you to design a chronic care plan that improves your quality of life.
With chronic care management, it typically involves regular follow-up visits to monitor any side effects from medications or symptoms. The team at Auburn Medical Group also provides you with education about your chronic illness and can make adjustments to your plan as necessary.
Call Auburn Medical Group or schedule an appointment online today to learn more about chronic care management.
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