‘Chronic’ has become a buzz word in US Healthcare, as chronic diseases are increasing rapidly and turning out to be a point of concern. Health conditions like diabetes, arthritis, cardiovascular disorders, and cancer, etc. are the most common of all health conditions in the US and are very expensive to manage. According to multiple reports, 70% of deaths occur due to chronic diseases each year. A study reported that the above mentioned chronic diseases with few others like pulmonary conditions, mental illnesses, stroke, and hypertension have a total effect equaling $1.3 trillion on the yearly economy, which is anticipated to increase by 3 times in the coming years.
In the next five years, it is expected that 17 million of the US population will be 65 years old. Aged population is prone to chronic medical conditions and progressively consumes additional healthcare resources, which will account to 75% of the total healthcare spend in the country. Currently, 50% of Americans take at least two prescription drugs and 20% take five or more prescription drugs per day for chronic diseases. Managing chronic healthcare conditions is vital for long term survival of a good healthcare system.
As a preventive measure, the US government has introduced health programs like Community Health, Population Health and started publishing journals as “Preventing Chronic Diseases” to manage chronic health conditions. Accountable Care Organization (ACO) and Patient Centered Medical Homes (PCMH) are few of the healthcare delivery models being looked at to stem the flow. These healthcare delivery initiatives are introduced to maintain good health through effective health improvement programs.
Chronic care management is a concatenation of patient centric, preventive and inclusive care services delivered via collaboration between practitioners, patients, and care givers. It is realized that healthcare is local and relies on integrated data that gives the providers tools and information to effectively manage an individual’s care.
To support the above practices of concatenation, collaboration and bringing it to reality, technology plays a very dynamic role. Integrated web applications and mobile applications are few of the effective solutions, which can pool in patients and healthcare providers under one umbrella to manage effective care coordination. These platforms will act as a medium to educate patients about these chronic diseases and take preventive care.
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In the next five years, it is expected that 17 million of the US population will be 65 years old. Aged population is prone to chronic medical conditions and progressively consumes additional healthcare resources, which will account to 75% of the total healthcare spend in the country. Currently, 50% of Americans take at least two prescription drugs and 20% take five or more prescription drugs per day for chronic diseases. Managing chronic healthcare conditions is vital for long term survival of a good healthcare system.
Chronic care management is a concatenation of patient centric, preventive and inclusive care services delivered via collaboration between practitioners, patients, and care givers. It is realized that healthcare is local and relies on integrated data that gives the providers tools and information to effectively manage an individual’s care.
To support the above practices of concatenation, collaboration and bringing it to reality, technology plays a very dynamic role. Integrated web applications and mobile applications are few of the effective solutions, which can pool in patients and healthcare providers under one umbrella to manage effective care coordination. These platforms will act as a medium to educate patients about these chronic diseases and take preventive care.
References:
- National Health Council - http://www.nationalhealthcouncil.org/
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