Chronic care refers to medical treatment for pre-existing or long-term illnesses. Chronic care management is a type of care management service that covers patients with two or more chronic diseases and allows them to maintain a consistent relationship with their care team.
Our chronic care management includes a care plan, communicating and managing the disease, managing medications, and coordinating care amongst specialists if needed.
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There are a variety of different chronic diseases that require ongoing medical attention. As your primary care provider, we can help you manage symptoms or work towards a plan of curing the disease completely. These include but are not limited to:
The severity of the chronic illness problem necessitates an immediate response. While no one may completely eradicate inherited risk factors of a chronic disease, in-depth knowledge can help to decrease other risk factors. Our providers help you overcome the health risks associated with chronic disease. We may recommend the following:
Weight Control
Our providers may recommend weight reduction and getting more exercise to help mitigate symptoms related to your chronic disease. Our objective is to give you an organized, supportive atmosphere that will assist you in achieving long-term health and wellness.
Medication
Sometimes medication will be required to treat chronic diseases such as blood pressure, arthritis, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Medication can be adjusted based on what each individual patients needs and is often recommended along with dietary and other lifestyle changes.
Diet and Lifestyle Changes
Our team will also review all of your health risks and lifestyle habits. We will evaluate your eating, sleeping, and other daily activities such as smoking or drinking and make the recommend changes to improve your overall wellness.
With the help of effective tracking and reporting, our healthcare professionals will tailor treatment to your specific needs, and lifestyle. We will always have your best interests in mind, and you will always have a say in your treatment. Don’t let a chronic disease go undetected or untreated. Call us on 770-251-5540 or email us at info@newnanfamilymedicine.com to schedule a chronic care appointment today.
Chronic care doctor provides care to patients who have chronic diseases and conditions. Services include not just in-person, face-to-face appointments but also communication and care coordination for a patient's chronic diseases.
We do accept Medicare, but please speak to our team for more information about coverage and billing.
The cost of treatment varies as per chronic conditions. Contact us to learn the total treatment cost associated with your specific condition.
CCM services enable proactive cooperation between you and the medical specialists that are involved in your treatment. Our providers will:
