Your employees have help managing COPD,

When they're dealing with COPD, it helps to have an entire team to help. By joining the CareAllies Disease Management COPD program, that's just what they have. A Disease Management COPD Registered Nurse or other clinical specialist* who is dedicated to their specific case. A workbook that serves as a health diary. And a vast array of trained professionals, helpful resources and valuable information. Starting today, they can have it all at their disposal.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease—better known as COPD—encompasses a broad array of conditions including asthma, bronchitis, chronic bronchitis and emphysema. So no matter which issues they're dealing with, they've got someone trained by their side—the Disease Management COPD nurse. A Registered Nurse or other clinical specialist* who is an expert on COPD, someone who can offer support, answer their questions and guide them toward a healthier, more productive life. Additionally, the nurse can:

• Access their personal health profile to supply them with pertinent information
• Help your employees gain a better understanding of their condition.
• Point your employees toward valuable information and helpful resources.
• Work with them and their doctor to create a COPD action plan.

Your Disease Management COPD nurse—their personal guide.

After they've joined, they'll quickly see what a valuable asset the Disease Management COPD nurse can be. They're committed to getting to know your employee and learning how they can best help them manage COPD and its symptoms. The Disease Management nurse will help:

Get the inside story with outside research.

When dealing with COPD, the amount of information coming at you may leave you wondering what advice to follow. The Disease Management COPD nurse will help point your employees to trusted, reliable sources of information.

The COPD workbook—the ultimate guide to feeling your best.

All enrolled members receive a COPD workbook, a valuable tool that helps them better manage COPD every day. Every month. And every year. The COPD workbook provides health insights and tips.

Create a personalized COPD action plan with your doctor.

After receiving your workbook, your employee can use it to map out a COPD action plan with the Disease Management COPD nurse. They should be sure to bring it to their next doctor's appointment to make adjustments as needed.

Keeping you healthy—the CareAllies Health Coach^SM and the Disease Management COPD nurse.

In addition to the Disease Management COPD nurse, there is another group of nurses working hard to help keep your employee breathing easy. Rather than focusing solely on managing COPD, the CareAllies Health Coach^SM takes a takes a broader look at the entire health history. Available if you have selected the CareAllies Health Coach^SM offering.

If your employee has been admitted to the hospital with a COPD issue, a Complex Case Manager will join with the Health Coach in helping them recover as quickly as possible by coordinating their discharge needs.

Power yourself up by joining today.

COPD can have a huge impact on your employee's day-to-day quality of life. The CareAllies Disease Management COPD program can help keep that quality-of-life as high as possible.

* A CareAllies employee licensed as a registered nurse in at least one state.

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