Chronic Care Management (CCM) is a CMS initiative to support Medicare patients living with chronic conditions. CMS requires a minimum of 20 minutes of non-face-to-face care coordination per month. Pharmacies who participate can benefit financially, stand out from the competition, support their patients, and improve their Medicare Star Ratings.

Absolutely! At Chronic Care, we welcome both small and large independent pharmacies to participate in our Chronic Care Management program. We understand that independent pharmacies play a vital role in supporting patients with chronic conditions, and partnering with us allows these pharmacies to enhance patient care through coordinated management, reduce hospitalizations, and improve health outcomes. Our streamlined processes and dedicated support ensure that even smaller pharmacies can efficiently engage in CCM services, helping their patients receive personalized, continuous care while contributing to overall cost savings and better chronic disease management. Patients visit community pharmacies 12-35 times a year - far more than their doctors. You already know who struggles with medications; be compensated for helping. Not to mention CCM can improve the pharmacy's Star Ratings and the clinical outcomes of your most complex patients.

No. ChronicCare's CCM is designed to complement and support existing pharmacy workflows rather than interfere with them. Our chronic care management program focuses on coordinated care that enhances communication between healthcare providers, including pharmacists, to improve patient outcomes. We work collaboratively with pharmacies to ensure medication adherence and timely updates on patient health status, ultimately helping to reduce hospitalizations and lower costs without disrupting pharmacy operations.

No. You do not need to hire additional staff to implement CCM services with Chronic Care | CCM. Our program is designed to seamlessly integrate with your existing healthcare team, providing expert chronic care management that supports your patients without increasing your staffing burden. We offer comprehensive coordination, monitoring, and patient engagement services that help reduce hospitalizations and improve health outcomes, allowing your current staff to focus on direct patient care while we handle the complex management aspects of chronic conditions. This approach not only streamlines your workflow but also helps lower overall costs and enhances patient satisfaction.

Yes. Chronic Care Management (CCM) and Medication Therapy Management (MTM) are distinct but complementary services. At Chronic Care, we focus on CCM, which involves comprehensive, ongoing coordination of care for patients living with chronic conditions. Our service aims to reduce hospitalizations, lower healthcare costs, and improve patient outcomes through continuous monitoring, personalized care plans, and regular communication with patients and their healthcare providers. In contrast, MTM primarily centers on optimizing medication use by reviewing prescriptions to ensure safety and effectiveness, often conducted by pharmacists. While MTM addresses medication-related issues, CCM provides a broader scope of care coordination that covers all aspects of chronic disease management. Our enthusiastic team is dedicated to delivering CCM to empower patients in managing their health more effectively and achieving a better quality of life.