Your Medical Care Team
There are many ways for people to stay healthy as they age. Some hire personal trainers to ensure they get the most out of their workouts. Some join Yoga, Pilates, or other self-improvement classes to increase flexibility and build a stronger core. Others might get involved with running groups where they can benefit from the support of those with a similar interest. Now, imagine integrating those same concepts into your healthcare regime. What if you had a team of medical professionals who regularly addressed your physical, emotional, and social needs? You can! "Your Health," through their "Care Team" approach, personalizes your health by creating an individualized care plan based on a complete assessment of your current health. The "Your Health" care team, comprised of multiple healthcare professionals, works together to provide consistent, coordinated care for the patient.
The primary care provider on "Your Health" is the heart of the care team and the central coordinator of a patient's care. They diagnose and manage conditions through regularly scheduled visits and engage team specialists when required. The care team's configuration for each patient is customized to include the relevant specialists based on an initial assessment. A significant advantage of having in-house specialists like cardiologists, pain management, diabetes, pharmacy, medical social workers, and physical and occupational therapists is the improved real-time collaboration between diverse providers. Regular meetings, internally shared medical records, and open communication channels contribute to more patient-centered solutions in a care team environment.