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Managing chronic diseases and health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma/COPD, and congestive heart failure requires more than treatment for relieving symptoms. Through patient education, diet and lifestyle modifications, and other interventions, providers can guide patients toward greater understanding of their conditions and higher quality of life.
“Kelsey-Seybold Clinic excels in helping patients manage chronic conditions thanks to our coordinated care approach and focus on evidence-based medicine. Chronic condition management is essential to helping patients live well; when chronic conditions are kept under control, patients can be more active, pay lower medical costs, and stay healthier longer.”
– Cherice Conley-Harvey, MD
Diabetes Management | Poor Control - Hemoglobin A1C > 9%
| Year | Progress |
|---|---|
| 2022 Kelsey-Seybold ACO | 15% |
| National Average - HMO* | 31% |
| National Average - PPO* | 43% |
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40%
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10%
0%
* According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), a hemoglobin A1C
(HbA1C) >9% represents poor blood sugar control.
*Lower rates signify better performance*
* Comparison measures are based off most recent HEDIS commercial data and
represent the statistical mean for reported compliance data. Each measure is
described by an average rate for each applicable measure based on data
gathered from HEDIS reporting entities.
Diabetes Management | Good Control - Hemoglobin A1C < 8%
| Year | Progress |
|---|---|
| 2022 Kelsey-Seybold ACO | 75% |
| National Average - HMO* | 59% |
| National Average - PPO* | 50% |
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80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
* According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), a hemoglobin A1C
(HbA1C) <8% represents good blood sugar control.
* Comparison measures are based off most recent HEDIS commercial data and
represent the statistical mean for reported compliance data. Each measure is
described by an average rate for each applicable measure based on data
gathered from HEDIS reporting entities.
Diabetes Management. Diabetes is a complex group of diseases marked by high blood glucose (blood sugar). Left unmanaged, diabetes can lead to serious complications, including heart disease, stroke, hypertension, blindness, kidney disease, diseases of the nervous system, amputations, and premature death. Management of Hemoglobin A-1c is key to successfully managing diabetes.
Hypertension Management | Blood Pressure Control
| Year | Progress |
|---|---|
| 2022 Kelsey-Seybold ACO | 71% |
| National Average - HMO* | 60% |
| National Average - PPO* | 51% |
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80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
* Control rate is <140/90 for ages 18-85.
* Comparison measures are based off most recent HEDIS commercial data and
represent the statistical mean for reported compliance data. Each measure is
described by an average rate for each applicable measure based on data
gathered from HEDIS reporting entities.
Hypertension Management. Controlling high blood pressure is an important step in preventing heart attacks, stroke, and kidney disease, and in reducing the risk of developing other serious conditions. High blood pressure can be controlled through prescribed medications, low-sodium diets, increased physical activity, and smoking cessation.
*The Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information set (HEDIS) is a tool used by most HMO and PPO plans to measure performance on important dimensions of care and service.
All HEDIS comparison data is compiled from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) annual State of Healthcare Quality Report.
NCQA produces The State of Health Care Quality Report every year to focus on key quality issues the United States faces and to drive improvement in the delivery of evidence-based medicine. This report documents performance trends over time, tracks variation in care and recommends quality improvements.
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