Care management

What is meant by Care management?

Care Management refers to the active design and control of the care process for patients or insured individuals in the healthcare system. It encompasses the coordination and optimization of medical care before, during, and after service provision, with the aim of improving the quality of patient care while simultaneously reducing costs.

Typical software functions in the area of "Care Management":

1. Patient Data Management: Recording and managing comprehensive patient information.
2. Treatment Planning: Creation and management of individual care plans.
3. Appointment Management: Coordination of treatment appointments and follow-up examinations.
4. Communication Tools: Secure platforms for information exchange between service providers.
5. Service Recording: Documentation and billing of services provided.
6. Reporting: Generation of analyses and reports for quality assurance.

Examples of "Care Management":

1. Disease management programs for chronic conditions such as diabetes or asthma.
2. Case management for complex patient cases with high coordination needs.
3. Integrated care models for cross-sector treatment.
4. Telemedicine care for patients in rural areas.
5. Post-discharge management after hospital stays to prevent readmissions.
6. Prevention programs for health promotion and disease prevention.