Introduction | Prevention | Utilization Management | Disease Management | Case Management | Health Education Resources

Introduction
Why Are Health Care Costs Rising?

The increased use and cost of prescription drugs, advances in medical technology, increased specialty care and the overuse of emergency rooms for non-urgent needs are major contributors to the rising costs of health care. And as our population ages, national health care expenditures are expected to nearly double over the next 10 years. Containing health care costs is a daunting challenge for everyone.

Why Choose CareFirst to Help Manage Your Costs?

We understand that the success of your business depends on your employees. Having healthy employees not only improves employee morale, it increases the productivity of your business. At CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst), we are dedicated to helping your employees attain the best possible state of health.

CareEssentials, our care management program, integrates four key management programs:

• Prevention
• Utilization Management
• Disease Management
• Case Management

CareEssentials uses innovative and integrated care management processes to promote prevention skills to your employees, perform health risk identifications, and manage patient compliance to avoid costly treatments.

These programs are highly integrated to ensure optimal health for all of your employees—not just for those who live with a chronic disease or complex condition.

When your business has a strong health care plan, you are able to attract and retain a quality workforce—and CareEssentials is our plan to help keep your employees healthy and happy.