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CHRONIC CAREIt may assist leadership to approach chronic care management across thecontinuum as a framework from which to view the problem from a communityperspective. A close look at a model <strong>for</strong> chronic care may provide participantsfrom all health care settings with a lens to better view the spectrum andunderstand the challenges and solutions <strong>for</strong> caring <strong>for</strong> the chronically ill.“The Chronic Care Model (CCM) identifies the essential elements of a healthcare system that encourage high-quality chronic disease care. These elementsare the community, the health system, self-management support,delivery system design, decision support and clinical in<strong>for</strong>mationsystems. Evidence-based change concepts under each element, in combination,foster productive interactions between in<strong>for</strong>med patients who take an active partin their care and providers with resources and expertise. The model can beapplied to a variety of chronic illnesses, health care settings and targetpopulations. The bottom line is healthier patients, more satisfied providers, andcost savings”. The Chronic Care Model"Copyright 1996-2010 The MacColl Institute. The Improving Chronic Illness Care program issupported by The Robert Wood Johnson <strong>Foundation</strong>, with direction and technical assistanceprovided by Group Health's MacColl Institute <strong>for</strong> Healthcare Innovation".- 9 -

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