Chronic Care Management, what you need to know!

Chronic Care Management was established by CMS in 2015 to help the growing senior population age well at home. This Blog was created to help the community understand the importance of having a Chronic Care Manager while caring for our seniors, or for yourself if you are 65 years and older. Chronic Care Managers not only help the patient to navigate the healthcare system and stay well while at home, but they also help the Primary Care Providers better manage their aging patient populations. We intend to teach you how through this Blog.

The Annual Wellness Visit vs. Annual Physical Exam, What's the Difference?

Published by Shemika Mitchell RN, MSN, AGNP-C on
The terms Annual Wellness Visit and Annual Physical Exam are sometimes used interchangeably, but there are some important differences between the two. 1.    Purpose: The annual wellness visit (AWV) is a preventive service that is designed to assess an individuals overall health stat... Read More

How can a PCP Benefit from implementing CCM into their Practice?

Published by Shemika Mitchell RN, MSN, AGNP-C on
Implementing chronic care management (CCM) in a medical practice can offer several benefits to primary care providers, including:Improved patient outcomes: CCM allows the PCP to provide more comprehensive care to patients with chronic conditions, which can lead to improved health o... Read More

The benefits of the Annual Wellness Visit and Chronic Care Management

Published by Shemika Mitchell RN, MSN, AGNP-C on
The Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) and Chronic Care Management (CCM) are two important components of preventive care that offer several benefits to individuals:Annual Wellness Visit (AWV):Provides a comprehensive assessment of overall health status, including a review of pe... Read More

Chronic Care Management, what is it?

Published by Shemika Mitchell RN, MSN, AGNP-C on
Well, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says that Chronic Care Management or CCM is the care coordination that is outside of the regular office visit for patients with multiple (two or more) chronic conditions expected to last at least 12 months or until the death of the patient, and... Read More