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ConnectionsSM Health Management Programs

Connections Health Management Programs are designed to help providers and their patients manage chronic conditions and help patients make more informed decisions about certain significant medical conditions. The Connections programs provide objective information based on evidence from nationally recognized sources.

Connections Programs Provider Contact Summary

FEATURES OF CONNECTIONS PROGRAMS:

Connections Health Management Program

Connections offers disease management support to members with asthma, coronary artery disease (CAD), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), congestive heart failure (CHF), and diabetes. Decision support is offered by Health Coaches to patients facing treatment decisions for certain conditions. Health Coaches help members work effectively with their physicians to make "shared decisions" that are right for them.

For more information, download the Connections Introduction Letter.

To refer a patient for Health Coaching, please complete the Connections Physician’s Referral Form and FAX it to the ConnectionsSM Health Management Program at (800) 276-3075.

SMART® Registry Reports and Instructions for Use

Physicians who have patients with one or more of the chronic diseases of the program will receive a report that summarizes key aspects of care. Reports are provided at patient-level and practice-level, as well as compared to overall network.

SMART Registry — Small

SMART Registry — Large

ConnectionsSM Kidney Program

Offered in partnership with RMS, the Connections Kidney Program is an evidence-based, end-stage renal disease (ESRD) disease management program designed to support providers and improve clinical outcomes.

Connections Kidney Program At-a-Glance

ConnectionsSM Shared Decision-Making® Program

Offers physicians the resources to enhance doctor/patient dialog and make better-informed decisions.

Connections Shared Decision-Making Program

ConnectionsSM AccordantCareTM Program

Connections AccordantCare Program provides resources to help providers manage IBC patients with complex chronic conditions including:

  • Seizure Disorders
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  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
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  • Multiple Sclerosis
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  • Parkinson’s Disease
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  • Myasthenia Gravis
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  • Sickle Cell Disease
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  • Cystic Fibrosis
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  • Hemophilia
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  • Scleroderma
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  • Polymyositis
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  • Dermatomyositis
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  • Gaucher Disease
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  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
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  • Crohn’s Disease
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  • Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP)
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  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
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    For more information, download the Connections AccordantCare Introduction Letter.

    Connections Programs Summary Report

    Connections Annual Update

    Connections Tools

    The following tools are available to all providers to use with their patients. For more information or for additional quantities, please contact your Connections Provider Service Specialist at 1-866-866-4694.

    Connections Program Provider Rights and Responsibilities

    Provider Rights and Responsibilities