Chronic Care Management in Baton Rouge, LA

Chronic care management (CCM) is a specific care management service that provides coverage for individuals with two or more chronic diseases, facilitating an ongoing relationship with their individual medical care team. This program includes developing a comprehensive care plan, coordination of care between providers, medication therapy management, and interactive remote communication and management (generally over the phone).

Chronic care management is offered at Gastroenterology Associates and can be advantageous for individuals as it pertains to continuous health and wellness support. It also promotes increased access to the proper medical resources, improved communication with members of their care team, fewer emergency room visits and hospital stays or readmissions, and increased participation in the patient's individual healthcare. If you would like to hear more about chronic care management in Baton Rouge, LA, connect with our team today.

Gastroenterology Associates offers the following CCM services for patients with chronic gastrointestinal and liver conditions only.

Chronic GI conditions such as:

• Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI)
• Crohn’s disease
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• Ulcerative colitis

Chronic esophageal issues, including:

• Esophageal cancer
• Barrett’s esophagus
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Gastroparesis
• Achalasia

Chronic liver conditions, including:

• Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
• Obesity/metabolic syndrome