How the Growth of Consumer-Directed Healthcare Plans and Patient Self-Management Aid in Telephonic Health Coaching

Summary: Dr. Dennis Richling, medical director, vice president for CorSolutions, a Matria Company, explains why telephonic health coaching is becoming more relevant with the growth of consumer-directed healthcare plans and patient self-management. Colleen Perkins, health strategies consultant with Mayo Clinic Health Management Resources, and Dr. Richling presented at an April 5, 2006 audio conference, Telephonic Health Coaching: How It Can Improve Your Population Health Management Programs.