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Chronic Care Management

Chronic Care Management Specialists offers its comprehensive services at Colorado Springs Family Practice location.

Chronic Care Management Services offered at Colorado Springs, CO


Chronic diseases impact a significant portion of adults in the United States, constituting the primary cause of mortality and disability. At Colorado Springs Family Practice, our dedicated medical professionals excel in chronic care management services. Our team prioritizes your long-term health by crafting tailored plans to effectively manage your chronic condition. By proactively addressing your needs, we aim to mitigate potential complications and enhance your overall well-being. To access comprehensive care for your chronic disease, call our office or request an appointment online today.

Chronic Care Management Q&A

What is chronic care management?

CareX offers comprehensive chronic care management services designed to support individuals with ongoing health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and asthma. Our holistic approach encompasses regular monitoring, seamless coordination between healthcare providers, precise medication management, personalized lifestyle counseling, and thorough patient education. By prioritizing proactive intervention and individualized care plans, we aim to optimize health outcomes, enhance quality of life, and minimize the risk of complications associated with chronic conditions. we are committed to empowering our patients to effectively manage their health and maintain overall well-being.

What conditions are eligible for chronic care management?

Chronic care management typically applies to individuals with ongoing health conditions that require regular medical attention, monitoring, and management to optimize their well-being. Common eligible conditions for chronic care management include:

  1. Diabetes mellitus (Type 1 and Type 2)
  2. Hypertension (High blood pressure)
  3. Heart disease (Coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure)
  4. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  5. Asthma
  6. Chronic kidney disease
  7. Hyperlipidemia (High cholesterol)
  8. Arthritis (Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis)
  9. Depression and other mental health conditions requiring ongoing treatment
  10. Stroke recovery and rehabilitation
  11. Cancer (in cases where ongoing management is necessary)
  12. Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia

These conditions often require long-term management, regular monitoring, medication adherence, lifestyle modifications, and coordinated care between healthcare providers to optimize health outcomes and improve quality of life for individuals affected by them.

What can I expect from chronic care management?

Chronic care management focuses on keeping you healthy and managing your chronic conditions with peak efficiency. The specifics of chronic care management vary with every patient and their condition, but the main focuses of this program include:

  • A comprehensive medical care plan for disease management
  • In-person appointments at least once a year
  • Regular remote check-ins with your medical providers (usually by phone)
  • Medication management, like refills and medication adjustments
  • Nutrition services and other health coaching
  • Risk factor management to help you avoid injuries and health complications

Chronic condition management also includes overall coordination of care for your chronic conditions.

So, if you need to see a specialist, your CareX provider finds the best specialist for your situation and then helps you get in to see them promptly. Then, your provider and the specialist work together to treat your health problems.

The providers believe in compassionate, professional, and efficient care, so they tailor your chronic care management program to your health needs. If you have a problem, need answers to a health question, or require some other type of medical attention, don’t hesitate to reach out to the office for fast help.

To schedule your first chronic care management exam, call either CareX office or schedule an appointment online.

Our Providers

Meet our team of dedicated providers, serving patients at Colorado Springs Family Practice office location.

Thomas Carter

Thomas Carter
DO

Colorado Springs Family Practice

Nicole Klein

Nicole Klein
NP-C

Colorado Springs Family Practice

Darlene McPhee

Darlene McPhee
FNP-BC

Colorado Springs Family Practice

Natalie_Molnar

Natalie Molnar
PA-C

Colorado Springs Family Practice

Gabriela Solano

Gabriela Solano
PA-C

Colorado Springs Family Practice

Wendy

Wendy Stakley
FNP-BC

Colorado Springs Family Practice

Thomas Carter

Thomas Carter
DO

Colorado Springs Family Practice

Nicole Klein

Nicole Klein
NP-C

Colorado Springs Family Practice

Darlene McPhee

Darlene McPhee
FNP-BC

Colorado Springs Family Practice

Natalie_Molnar

Natalie Molnar
PA-C

Colorado Springs Family Practice

Gabriela Solano

Gabriela Solano
PA-C

Colorado Springs Family Practice

Wendy

Wendy Stakley
FNP-BC

Colorado Springs Family Practice