Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services | Gibson gets it! | Fall/Winter 2017

GibsonHospital.org 20 Why do I need help with my chronic conditions? Chronic Care Management A service provided through Gibson Area Hospital and your local GAHHS Clinic providers in partnership with: What are the benefits of Chronic Care Management? Your care teamwill help you manage your: • • Medications. • • Communication with your various health care providers. • • Health concerns or questions. • • Preventive care services and routine appointments. • • Coordination of needs provided by community services and support groups. Find out how Chronic Care Management can help you and your family. Call us at 217-784-4180 to get started with your care coordination. How can I receive these services? • • Call your clinic or program office to tell them you would like to begin services. • • Sign a consent form with your designated health care provider. • • Complete an annual wellness visit before the start of your services. • • Check your health care plan for costs that may apply to these services. • • Only one practitioner can provide your services during any 30-day period. • • Services, provided per calendar month, may be discontinued at any time. Managing chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes and arthritis is easier with ongoing medical attention. You’ll have a care plan to address all of your needs with a list of your personal health issues, interventions, and measurable goals. Your care team can help you manage your doctor visits and medications, as well as monitor transitions in care settings and communications with health care providers. By participating with your care team to better manage your chronic conditions, you may be able to prevent a hospital stay or even stabilize your condition and improve your quality of life.