decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2015 Issue 10 (October)
Overcome hurdles to be among the few practices that succeed with CCM
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Article Overview
This article discusses the practical challenges practices face when implementing chronic care management (CCM) and the kinds of operational and technology support that can help. It is aimed at physicians, practice managers, and billing/coding professionals evaluating CCM program setup, documentation support, interoperability, outsourcing options, and patient outreach approaches.
Why This Topic Matters
CCM can represent new revenue and improved patient engagement, but adoption depends on whether a practice can manage the required workflow, staffing, tracking, and vendor support. Understanding the article helps readers assess implementation readiness without exposing premium coding guidance.
Article Sections
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CCM adoption challenges and implementation barriers
An overview of the operational and staffing obstacles practices report when trying to start or sustain CCM programs. The section also frames why uptake has been limited and what types of barriers are most commonly cited.
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How to solve the tech challenge
Discussion of technology-related considerations for CCM, including recordkeeping, workflow support, and system capabilities. The section also touches on interoperability and vendor-supported approaches.
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2 more tips for CCM entrants
Additional outreach and patient-engagement topics for practices entering CCM. The section covers broad enrollment and communication strategies used to introduce the program to eligible patients.
What You Will Learn
- Common implementation hurdles associated with CCM programs
- Technology and workflow needs that support CCM administration
- Broad factors to consider when evaluating outside vendor support
- General patient outreach approaches used to introduce CCM
- Why practices may use preventive visits as an opportunity to discuss CCM
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Practice managers
- Medical billing staff
- Healthcare administrators
- Coding professionals
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