Improving Chronic Disease Management for Underserved Populations: The Core Health Program Triple Aim Initiative

Name Institutional Affiliations Date Core Health Program Triple Aim Initiative A review of the initiative: 12-month managed care program for underserved individuals diagnosed with heart failure and diabetes According to Raghupathi and Raghupathi (2018), the level of chronic diseases among Americans continues to register an upward trend while the cost of accessing affordable healthcare facilities with quality services remains a misery. Fawcett et al. (2018) add that America lacks effective and efficient chronic disease management programs targeting underserved populations. Such limitations are a significant concern following the disproportionate representation of chronic diseases among challenged persons. Paying close attention to congestive heart failure (CHF) and diabetes as the two primary chronic conditions that claim most lives in Michigan; calls for an effective community-based program to enhance the management of such conditions and lower morbidity rates. As noted, chronic conditions often require check-ups and hospitalization, which remains challenging for financially disadvantaged persons, citing America's high cost of living. Such a program will be a great relief as it will cater to r