The State of Chronic Disease Management and Solutions to Impact Equitable and Evidence-Based Care (154H)

Ninety percent of the nation's $4.5 trillion in annual healthcare expenditures are for people with chronic and mental health conditions. Costs from cardiovascular diseases are projected to top $1 trillion by 2035. This burden impacts both urban and rural providers who continue to face the challenges of aging and high-risk populations, lack of resources and workforce challenges. In addition, people who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than urban counterparts and have a 40% higher likelihood of developing heart disease, a gap that has grown over the past decade.

This session will provide best practice examples for effective chronic care management and the importance of guideline-directed medical therapy. Presenters will highlight research needed to identify opportunities and solutions that impact chronic disease care management in both urban and rural settings, as well as a targeted approach for addressing care in underserved populations. Model shares will showcase successful programs focused on chronic disease states, such as hypertension, diabetes and heart failure.