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We are charged with improving the health outcomes and reducing costs of the Carolina Access Medicaid and NC Health Choice populations in six counties. We are one of 14 similar networks participating in the statewide Medicaid quality improvement strategy called Community Care of North Carolina (CCNC).Our Purpose:
- Helping primary care providers in our network to better utilize evidence-based disease management guidelines
- Providing case management services to patients to reinforce their provider's treatment plan and enable them to better manage their chronic conditions
Access III of the Lower Cape Fear, Inc.
Is a non-profit partnership of:
Our Results:
Audits indicate that our member practices are utilizing tools to provide disease management by national guidelines, and case managers are helping patients better manage their chronic diseases. The results are improved quality of care, better patient health outcomes, and reduced care costs.
Statewide, the Community Care of North Carolina program saved North Carolina taxpayers more than $231 million in state fiscal years 2005 and 2006 and won the top award for government programs, the Innovations in American Government Award from Harvard University. This is saving tax money that can be used for other purposes!
