Omni Healthcare's Dr. Craig Deligdish Highlights the Role of Coordinated Primary Care in Managing Chronic Conditions
As the prevalence of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and arthritis continue to rise across the United States, Omni Healthcare is emphasizing a more effective and sustainable approach to long-term patient care. Dr. Craig Deligdish, M.D., CEO of Omni Healthcare is emphasizing the need for coordinated primary care as a critical strategy in managing chronic illnesses and improving patient outcomes.
Chronic conditions often require ongoing monitoring, medication management, lifestyle adjustments, and collaboration across multiple specialties. According to Dr. Deligdish, fragmented care models can lead to gaps in treatment, poor adherence, and avoidable complications. Coordinated primary care, by contrast, places a trusted primary care provider at the center of a patient’s care journey.
“Chronic disease management isn’t about isolated visits or one-off treatments,” said Dr. Deligdish. “It’s about continuity, communication, and understanding the patient as a whole. When care is coordinated through a strong primary care foundation, we see better control of symptoms, fewer hospitalizations, and improved quality of life.”
A growing number of patients suffer from multiple chronic conditions (MCC). This requires more than treating the symptoms, it needs a coordinated, comprehensive approach that considers the interactions between conditions, medications, and lifestyle factors. As a result, the primary care provider (PCP) becomes your most important advocate.
At Omni Healthcare, coordinated primary care means proactive care planning, regular follow-ups, and seamless communication between physicians, specialists, care teams, and patients. This model ensures that treatment plans are aligned, medications are reviewed consistently, and early warning signs are addressed before conditions worsen and result in hospitalizaiton..
According to Dr. Craig Deligdish, coordinated primary care offers several critical benefits for patients managing chronic conditions:
Continuity of Care: Patients work with a consistent care team that understands their complete medical history, medications, and lifestyle factors.
Preventive Focus: Regular monitoring and early intervention help prevent complications before they become serious.
Integrated Treatment Plans: All aspects of a patient's health are considered together, reducing medication conflicts and duplicate testing.
Patient Education: Ongoing communication empowers patients to take active roles in managing their conditions.
Dr. Deligdish also emphasized the importance of patient engagement in chronic care. “Education, trust, and accessibility is key. When patients understand their condition and feel supported by a coordinated care team, they are far more likely to stay engaged and achieve better health outcomes.”
Omni Healthcare continues to invest in care models that prioritize prevention, early intervention, and long-term management, helping patients navigate chronic conditions with clarity, consistency, and confidence.
For more information about Omni Healthcare and its approach to primary care, visit www.omnihealthcare.com