As more emphasis is placed on improving patient care while decreasing costs, care management continues to grow as an important opportunity to manage the health of a defined population.
This care process can assist physicians in coordinating care and engaging patients and caregivers in effectively managing health conditions. Care management is meant to provide appropriate interventions for individuals within a given population to help reduce health risks and decrease the cost of care.
The Physician Alliance launched a care manager work group earlier this year to bring
practice care managers together for support and information-sharing. The monthly work group provides opportunities for care managers to:
- learn updates on relevant programs, such as provider-delivered care management (PDCM)
- hear care management best practices
- get insight on coding tips
- learn about education materials to assist with patient care
- ask questions about programs, coding and more