Chronic care management

Chronic care management encompasses the oversight and education activities conducted by health care provider to help patients with long term illness and health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and stopping of breathing during asleep learn to understand their condition and live successfully with it. This term is equivalent to disease management for long term conditions. The work involves motivating patients to persist in necessary therapies and interventions and helping them to achieve an satisfyingly and well-begin life.