Innovations in chronic care were featured in the Council of Accountable Physician Practices (CAPP) event at the Center for Total Health on June 15.
Hosted by The Permanente Medical Group Executive Director and CEO Robert Pearl, MD, the event was keynoted by Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA), co-chair of the Senate Finance Committee’s Chronic Care Working Group. A lively panel discussion moderated by Ceci Connolly, President and CEO of the Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP), included patient stories that highlight the importance of care coordination and patient engagement in managing chronic conditions. Kaiser Permanente Southern California’s “complete care” diabetes program was featured through a member video and a description from Dr. Marc Klau, SCPMG Assistant Regional Medical Director for Education, Learning and Leadership. Tim Gronninger of CMS also gave remarks and joined the panel for questions.
The Council of Accountable Physician Practices also released its second annual poll of patients and physicians, which measures patient expectations, use of technology enabled care, and the pace of progress in bring “high tech, high touch” care to patients while making it easy for physicians and the care team to provide.
