Primary care plays an important role in helping patients manage ongoing, long-lasting health conditions known as chronic diseases. Unlike temporary illnesses, these conditions require consistent management through treatment, monitoring and healthy lifestyle choices.

Our providers care for patients with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension), heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic kidney disease (CKD), obesity, arthritis and memory-related conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Our approach combines primary care, care management and technology to proactively manage chronic conditions, reduce hospital visits and improve quality of life.

Care focuses on prevention, symptom control and coordination across providers — helping patients stay as active, healthy and independent as possible. For qualifying patients who need additional support between visits, Tanner Primary Care also offers Chronic Care Management (CCM) — an added layer of care beyond routine visits.

Chronic Care Management program 

While primary care visits are essential, managing a chronic disease doesn’t stop when you leave the doctor’s office. That’s why Tanner Health offers Chronic Care Management (CCM) — a structured, ongoing program for patients living with multiple long-term conditions that extends care beyond routine visits.

CCM helps connect the dots across your care. Through this program, our care team works with you to monitor your health, manage medications, coordinate care and answer questions — all outside of regular appointments.

Your care team includes nurses, care coordinators and other clinical support staff working alongside your primary care provider.

You may qualify for CCM if you have two or more chronic conditions that are expected to last at least 12 months and require ongoing medical treatment, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, COPD, chronic kidney disease or heart disease.

CCM may include:

• A personalized care plan based on your health needs and goals
• Regular monthly check-ins with a dedicated member of your care team
• Medication review and support
• Care coordination with specialists, hospitals, pharmacies and community resources
• Help navigating symptoms or changes in your condition
• 24/7 access to clinical support when you need it

• An initial face-to-face visit with your provider is required before CCM services begin, and patient consent is needed to enroll.

CCM is a Medicare-supported service. Services may include a small monthly copay depending on insurance coverage. Participation is optional, and you can choose to stop at any time. Ask your provider at your next visit or contact our Case Management team at 770-812-8555 to learn more and see if CCM is right for you.

Ongoing care for chronic conditions

As part of your ongoing primary care, our team helps you manage chronic conditions with regular visits, guidance and personalized support.

Your Tanner Primary Care team may help you:

• Track your symptoms and progress over time.
• Adjust medications as needed.
• Manage blood pressure, blood sugar or other important health markers.
• Connect with specialists when additional care is needed.
• Build realistic, sustainable lifestyle plans.
• Identify and prevent complications before they start.

We focus on steady, practical steps that support your long-term health — helping you stay active, independent and in control.

Explore common chronic conditions

Learn more about some of the most common chronic conditions we help manage:

• Arthritis
• Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Memory loss and dementia care
• Obesity

Each page provides detailed information about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options and support services.