Becoming An Expert On Chronic Conditions

CMS has 21 classified chronic conditions and some of these may surprise you. Knowing what resources, services, and benefits are available to people with these chronic conditions will position you as an expert in your community.

 

Informational Sources:

- https://www.aha.org/system/files/content/00-10/071204_H4L_FocusonWellness.pdf

- https://news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-and-business/worlds-most-expensive-drug-revives-push-for-new-payment-models

Opioid Epidemic-Treating Side Effects: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18443635/

- https://www.cms.gov/data-research/statistics-trends-and-reports/chronic-conditions/chronic-conditions

- https://healthpayerintelligence.com/news/what-non-medical-supplemental-benefits-will-ma-plans-offer-in-2024/

Pre-authorizations and Step Therapy: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/medicare-advantage-prior-authorization-and-step-therapy-part-b-drugs