WHEN A NEW DIAGNOSIS UPENDS YOUR ROUTINE
Alternative Payment Models Help Patients Navigate Chronic Conditions
Value-based care models reimburse hospitals, health systems, and other healthcare providers based, in part, on care quality and outcomes. These models enable healthcare organizations like OneHealth Nebraska to help patients with newly diagnosed diabetes learn how to manage the condition.
Wayne:
When Wayne was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, he struggled to manage his blood sugar. He was 80 years old, had been generally healthy, and hadn’t had to think much about his diet—until now. He found it difficult to change his habits seemingly overnight.
Wayne’s primary care provider at OneHealth Nebraska connected him to Debra, a trained diabetic care manager. Debra met with Wayne, his wife, and daughter and helped them develop a plan to get, and stay, on top of his diabetes. She taught Wayne how to use an insulin pen and how to change the sensor in his glucose monitoring system and walked him through strategies to better manage his blood sugar.
Debra continues to provide Wayne one-on-one support. His primary care provider offers free monthly classes on managing the condition, which help him stay on track and connect with others facing similar challenges. Wayne lowered his blood pressure, and he now feels more confident managing his health.
By focusing on patient outcomes and quality of care, value-based care models allow healthcare organizations like OneHealth Nebraska to provide personalized support for patients navigating chronic conditions like diabetes. Without continued support for value-based care, patients like Wayne might not get the support they need.
This patient story has been de-identified to protect patient privacy consistent with HIPAA – no real patient names are referenced, while the experience described reflects actual events.