"Challenges Facing Medicare's Efforts to Improve Chronic Care"
Medicare's Chronic Care Management program, which pays doctors to check in with patients with multiple chronic conditions, has seen limited uptake despite potential benefits. While some physicians have increased their pay through the program, challenges such as documentation requirements and patient opt-in have hindered widespread participation. Businesses have emerged to assist doctors in taking advantage of the program, but concerns about costs and patient privacy persist. Despite efforts to outsource the program, some practices have found success in reducing hospital visits and improving patient care through regular check-ins.
