For Physicians & Discharge Planners

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Many thanks to all of our referring physicians and discharge planners. It has been an honor to collaborate with you in providing excellent health care services to our community.

Anyone who would like more information about the scope of our services, please call or email. We would be happy to discuss our services with you, send you informational materials, or arrange an informational visit in your office.

A primary area of concern in the home care industry today is chronic disease management. Here at Appalachian Community, we are working on two projects exploring ways to bring the management of chronic conditions home. See the articles listed below for more information.

Breaking Boundaries:
A New Model for Chronic Disease Management
Pilot project takes patient-centered, interdisciplinary care “upstream” for those who suffer the consequences of one or more chronic diseases.

Chronic Disease Management:
A New Mindset for Home Care
The typical Appalachian Community home care client suffers from one or more chronic conditions. So what are we doing about chronic disease management?