1 How Virtual-First Care W orks for Coaches and Care Teams By Chris Sharon D ecades of studies on chronic disease care show that chronic health conditions are significantly improved when treated by multidisciplinary care teams with defined roles and functions. Today, virtual healthcare companies are discovering that those teams can expand and improve their approach through the use of digital platforms, which enable members to harness the motivation and ongoing support to improve their health, and create lasting change. In the past, allied professionals such as diabetes educators and social workers have worked in tandem to support members, but typically on an ad hoc basis in clinics or in group education classes, and with geographical constraints. The rise of digital

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