An Emerging Model for Community Health Worker–Based Chronic Care Management for Patients With High Health Care Costs in Rural Appalachia
Richard Crespo, Matthew Christiansen, Kim Tieman, Richard Wittberg
Abstract
Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineAppalachiaHealth careDiabetes mellitusCommunity healthRural healthDiabetes managementFamily medicineGerontologyDisease managementRural areaEnvironmental healthPublic healthNursingHealth management systemType 2 diabetesAlternative medicineEconomic growthEndocrinologyPathologyBiologyPaleontologyEconomicsFood Security and Health in Diverse PopulationsPrimary Care and Health OutcomesDiabetes Management and Education