HHS Marks One-Year Anniversary of Strategic Framework on Multiple Chronic Conditions

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is celebrating the first anniversary of [Strategic Framework on Multiple Chronic Conditions][1], a plan to improve the overall health of individuals with multiple chronic conditions. One in four Americans - and two out of three over age 65 - have multiple chronic conditions. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' new report, _[Chronic Conditions among Medicare Beneficiaries][2]_, shows that care for its beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions make up 93 percent of Medicare expenses.

[1]: http://www.hhs.gov/ash/initiatives/mcc/
[2]: http://www.cms.gov/TheChartSeries/02_5_ChronicConditionsChartbook.asp

URL: http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2011pres/12/20111214i.html