Primary Care
IU Health Connected Care - Lafayette
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IU Health Connected Care Lafayette is an outpatient primary care program designed to meet the unique needs of patients managing multiple health conditions. Connected Care is available by referral only.
Consistent care management is vital to improving quality of life and patient outcomes. Chronic conditions such as COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), heart disease, diabetes and dementia require a holistic approach to care that ensures each patient receives the best care possible with the most highly skilled providers.
Connected Care has a comprehensive care program team consisting of a:
- Physician
- Advanced practice provider
- Registered nurse care manager
- Outpatient registered nurse
- Medical assistant
- Social worker
- Pharmacist
- Respiratory therapist
- Behavioral health consultant, as needed
- Dietitian, as needed
- Specialty consultant, as needed
Seeing the same providers helps patients build trust. It also keeps them connected to their care team. Patients also stay in touch with specialists throughout their healthcare journey.
Connected Care Benefits
- Lengthier appointment times
- Same-day primary care appointments
- 24/7 phone access to a care provider
- Telehealth capabilities
- Coordinated care with specialists
- Support services as needed such as transportation
- Caregiver support and education
- Prescription management
- All-in-one primary care hub with consistent care team
- Co-development of care plans
If your current provider feels you would benefit fromConnected Care, they will discuss the opportunity and work with you to answer any questions you might have.
About IU Health Connected Care
Consistent care management is vital to improving quality of life and patient outcomes. Chronic conditions such as COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), heart disease, diabetes and dementia require a holistic approach to care that ensures each patient receives the best care possible with the most highly skilled providers.
Connected Care has a comprehensive care program team consisting of a:
- Physician
- Advanced practice provider
- Registered nurse care manager
- Outpatient registered nurse
- Medical assistant
- Social worker
- Pharmacist
- Respiratory therapist
- Behavioral health consultant, as needed
- Dietitian, as needed
- Specialty consultant, as needed
Seeing the same providers helps patients build trust. It also keeps them connected to their care team. Patients also stay in touch with specialists throughout their healthcare journey.
Connected Care Benefits
- Lengthier appointment times
- Same-day primary care appointments
- 24/7 phone access to a care provider
- Telehealth capabilities
- Coordinated care with specialists
- Support services as needed such as transportation
- Caregiver support and education
- Prescription management
- All-in-one primary care hub with consistent care team
- Co-development of care plans
If your current provider feels you would benefit fromConnected Care, they will discuss the opportunity and work with you to answer any questions you might have.