Patient Stories Communications Toolkit
This toolkit was developed in collaboration with our Health Equity Advisory Group to help educate consumers about value-based care.
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LinkedIn:
When Samuel learned he needed kidney dialysis treatment, he was determined to keep his teaching job. Thanks to home dialysis, he was able to receive treatment at home on his own schedule and continue educating and inspiring his students.
Samuel’s story shows how #ValueBasedCare delivers #CareThatMatters, helping people get the right care at the right time and place. Watch his journey featured by the @Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: https://bit.ly/3YxzCC2 and learn more about value-based care here: https://bit.ly/4gWlrMQ
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When Samuel needed dialysis, home treatment let him keep teaching his students. His story shows how #ValueBasedCare offers #CareThatMatters.
Read about Samuel’s story from @CMSGov here: https://bit.ly/3YxzCC2
LinkedIn:
Gary struggled to manage all of his chronic conditions making it hard to keep up with his grandkids. His doctor connected him with a care manager to help coordinate with his specialists and manage his medications. Now he is back to babysitting his grandkids thanks to #ValueBasedCare delivering #CareThatMatters.
“Because of the care that I am receiving, I feel better than I have in years” – Gary Gruntz, Medicare patient
Check out Gary’s story from @America’s Physician Groups here: https://bit.ly/3ZkER7y and learn more about value-based care here: https://bit.ly/4gWlrMQ
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Gary struggled with managing his chronic conditions until his doctor connected him with a care manager, to work together on a care plan. Now he is back to babysitting his grandkids thanks to #ValueBasedCare delivering #CareThatMatters.
Watch Gary’s story from @AmerPhysGrps: https://bit.ly/3ZkER7y
Source: America’s Physician Groups
LinkedIn:
Peter is a Medicare patient living with coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure. Peter struggled for years to manage his health, until #ValueBasedCare made personalized, proactive support possible.
During one of his virtual check-ins, Peter’s care manager noticed a concerning symptom that he hadn’t recognized. Peter was able to schedule a same-day visit to the clinic, to get a timely diagnosis, effective treatment, and a help to afford his medication.
Thanks to value-based care, Peter was able to avoid hospitalization and feel in control of his health. Read Peter’s story from the @Alliance for Value-Based Patient Care here: https://bit.ly/4g4nM8u
Learn more about how #ValueBasedCare drives #CareThatMatters. https://bit.ly/4gWlrMQ
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Peter avoided hospitalization thanks to #ValueBasedCare. His care manager, from Coastal Carolina Quality Care, spotted a symptom early, coordinated treatment, & found affordable medication options.
This is #CareThatMatters. Learn more about Peter’s story from the @VBCareAlliance and the impact of value-based care! https://bit.ly/4g4nM8u
LinkedIn:
Medical debt is a growing crisis affecting people across all income levels. Pastor John Jackman sees this firsthand in his North Carolina community. While he works to provide immediate relief, he knows that long-term solutions are essential.
His story shows the need for #ValueBasedCare to help make health care more affordable and curb medical debt that burdens so many.
Read this powerful story from @Community Catalyst here: https://bit.ly/4hcWTA5
Click here to learn more about VBC: https://bit.ly/4gWlrMQ
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“Medical debt is now a universal problem.” – Pastor John Jackman
In NC, Pastor Jackman helps his community with immediate medical debt relief—but he knows real change means fixing the system. Read this @CommCatHealth story that shows the need for #ValueBasedCare to make health care more affordable: https://bit.ly/4hcWTA5
Source: Community Catalyst
LinkedIn:
Ron lives with multiple chronic conditions. At @Trinity Health, Ron was connected to a care manager who helped him to simplify his disease management and improve his health.
Rather than navigating the system alone, Ron received personalized support to address his breathing issues, improve his diet, and take a holistic approach to wellness. Ron’s story highlights how #ValueBasedCare puts patients first.
Find more stories like Ron’s from @FamiliesUSA
Learn more about VBC: https://bit.ly/4gWlrMQ
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Through @TrinityHealth, Ron received coordinated support to manage his chronic conditions. Thanks to #ValueBasedCare he was able to work with a care manager to develop a care plan to simplify his disease management. Read more from @FamiliesUSA. https://bit.ly/4121eAH
Source: Families USA