Health Management is an integrated approach to health care that identifies people with, or at risk, for chronic medical conditions. Health Management supports the doctor-patient relationship and plan of care, emphasizes control of the disease and complications, and uses cost-effective, recommended practice guidelines and patient self-management.
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic condition in which your airways narrow and swell and produce extra mucus. People with asthma have highly sensitive airways that become inflamed and narrow easily, leading to coughing, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing. For more information on controlling asthma, refer to this brochure, Take control of your asthma.
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Hypertension (high blood pressure)
People with high blood pressure are at risk for serious health problems such as stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, and sexual dysfunction. Lowering blood pressure can help reduce these risks, extend life expectancy, and improve quality of life. The Hypertension Health Management Program offers members information, coaching, and resources to help improve high blood pressure and enjoy better health. For more information, refer to the American Heart Association’s brochure Understanding and Managing High Blood Pressure.
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