Georgia Enhanced Care Program - Consumer Information
Knowledgebase - Our Online Educational Tool
As part of our ongoing commitment to increasing your health, we will provide enrolled members with a comprehensive database of evidence-based, unbiased, and up-to-date health information. This innovative information system provides insight on:
- Diagnosed conditions
- Medical tests
- Medications
- Treatment options
- Key decision points
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Health Information
While you may have a chronic illness, you don't have always be ill. There are daily changes you can make to feel better. You will have a nurse who will help you understand your illness and ways you can talk with your doctor. Part of taking control of your health is knowing all there is to know about your illness.
Choose one of the following topics to get information on:
For information about the Medicaid Enhanced Care Program provided by APS Healthcare, please call toll free:
| Members: 1-866-220-1747 |
TTY: 1-866-779-3869 |
Our office is open from 8:00 am to 7:30 pm Monday - Friday and offer a 24 hour/7 day a week nurse advice line and audio library.
Asthma affects more than 20 million Americans. People with asthma have symptoms from coughing to severe shortness of breath and wheezing. APS can help people with asthma breathe their best.
Get specific information on Asthma by accessing our Knowledgebase.
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About 16 million Americans have some form of COPD. Most suffer from a combination of diseases of the lung. Through education, support and guidance APS helps people improve the quality of their life.
Get specific information on COPD by accessing our Knowledgebase.
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About 61 million Americans suffer from some form of cardiovascular disease (CHF, CAD, hypertension and hyperlipidemia). Forty percent of all deaths are the result of heart disease and stroke. Our goals are to:
- improve your quality of life, and
- slow the progression of the disease.
Get specific information on Congestive Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease, Hypertension and Hyperlipidemia by accessing our Knowledgebase.
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Diabetes is one of the fastest growing health threats to Americans. Nearly 17 million people have diabetes. Many more do not realize they have it. APS helps people feel their best and prevent long-term complications.
Get specific information on Type1 Diabetes or Type2 Diabetes by accessing our Knowledgebase.
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Hemophilia is a rare genetic bleeding disorder caused by a shortage of certain clotting factors. APS works with people to avoid cuts or injuries in order to prevent spontaneous bleeding.
Get specific information on Hemophilia by accessing our Knowledgebase.
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Schizophrenia is a devastating brain disorder that affects approximately 2.2 million American adults, or 1.1 percent of the population age 18 and older. The best way to improve your quality of life with schizophrenia is to learn as much as you can about this condition and then adhere to the recommended treatment. APS helps people learn about their illness and set goals that will improve their quality of life.
Get specific information on Schizophrenia by accessing our Knowledgebase.
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