As chronic diseases continue to dominate healthcare spending and represent the leading cause of mortality in the United States, the need for effective chronic care management (CCM) has never been more crucial. This comprehensive overview delves into the impact of chronic diseases, the necessity for CCM partnerships, and the transformative outcomes achieved through enhanced care approaches.
Explore in-depth insights into the staggering statistics surrounding chronic illnesses, the indispensable role of CCM partners, and the significant improvements in patient care outcomes. Discover the modes of chronic care management delivery shaping the future of healthcare.
Chronic care diseases are by far the leading cause of death in the United States and account for the majority of our healthcare spending.
So, there are things we can do to prevent chronic disease and cut down healthcare costs.
- 35% of the total Medicare population is eligible for CCM.
- 20-60 minutes of clinical care are spent for patients per month.
How Chronic Care Disease Impacts the United States
- 7 in 10 us deaths are by chronic care disease.
- #1 Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death in us.
- 50% of us adults have chronic health illnesses.
- 90% of the annual $3.5 trillion us health budget goes to chronic care.
- Preventive measures can eliminate 80% of chronic diseases.
- $8.3 billion in health care costs can be saved by adopting CCM.
Patients with Chronic Illness
- Account for 81% of hospital admissions.
- Account for 91% of all prescriptions refills.
- Account for 76% of all physician visits.
Top Chronic Diseases
- 10% of Americans have diabetes.
- $157 billion is the cost of cancer care.
- $190.2 billion is spent on obesity-related illnesses.
- Arthritis is the leading cause of workplace disability.
Need for CCM Partners
- 70% decrease in ER visits and hospitalizations.
- 2x more primary care and annual wellness visits.
- 3x more flu vaccinations.
- 50% increase in preventive care measures.
The Outcome of Utilizing Chronic Care Management
- Improved patients’ perceptions of the quality of their care.
- Improved family and caregivers’ perceptions of care quality.
- Improved physicians’ satisfaction with chronic care.
- Higher job satisfaction among nurses.
- Reduced use of expensive services.
- Reduced use of services in an integrated delivery system.
Modes of Chronic Care Management Delivery
- Telephonic – 87.5%
- Face-To-Face – 70.8%
- Home Visits – 52.1%
- Secure Messaging – 31.3%
- Patient Portal – 29.2%
- E-Visits – 27.1%
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