Clinical practice guidelines

Use these resources to find information about specific treatment types and guidelines.

Our team of leading providers is dedicated to the delivery of quality, cost-effective health care for our Members. The following clinical practice guidelines are intended to support our health care team and serve as resources to ensure our providers have the most up to date, evidence-based information recommended by nationally recognized organizations.

Population Health Programs to keep you healthy


For more information on how to use any of the programs listed below just call our Care Management team at 1-866-600-2139 (TTY: 711); You can choose to join or leave the program at any time.

  • Diabetes Management -We have a disease management program for members diagnosed with diabetes. Tell us and your doctor if you have diabetes. We’ll work with you to learn more about your condition and put together a plan of care to address any high-risk needs.

  • Appropriate Use of Care Settings Inpatient Admission/Discharge – This is a program to ensure that members get the appropriate care when needed. The Care Manager works with high-utilization members and their providers to provide follow-up to those who have an inpatient or discharge alert ensuring that they have access to appropriate care. Your care manager works with you, your doctors and other providers to make sure you receive the right care and services. Our goal is to build a care plan that will help you live a healthier life.

  • Acute Care and ED Utilization (Physical and Behavioral Health) – Many illnesses don’t need to be treated at the emergency room. Our Care Management team can provide education and guidance to help all members determine when to contact their physician and when to go to the emergency room. In addition, when a hospitalization is necessary, a care manager will be in contact to help members:

  • Schedule follow up appointments

  • Obtain prescribed medications

  • Understand discharge instructions

  • Coordinate any other needed services

  • Transition of Care – Prior to discharge, a care manager will contact the member to provide support in discharge planning and post-admission care. Additionally, they will assist in coordination Transition services to another facility or to a home care setting.

  • Chronic Condition (Hypertension) Management -Your care manager is here to help you find the care and services you need. You’ll get a call from your care manager soon after you are enrolled. Your care manager works with you, your doctors and other providers to make sure you understand your hypertension and how to best manage it. Our goal is to build a care plan that will help you live a healthier life.

Legal Disclaimer: Clinical Practice Guidelines made available by Aetna Medicare FIDE (HMO D-SNP) are informational in nature and are not a substitute for the professional medical judgement of treating physicians or other health care practitioners.  These guidelines are based on information available at the time and may not be updated with the most current information available at subsequent times.  Individuals should consult with their physician(s) regarding the appropriateness of care or treatment options to meet their specific needs or medical condition.  Disclosure of clinical practice guidelines is not a guarantee of coverage.  Aetna Medicare FIDE (HMO D-SNP) Members should consult their individual coverage documents for information regarding covered benefits.  Aetna Medicare FIDE (HMO D-SNP) does not offer medical advice or provide medical care, and therefore cannot guarantee any results or outcomes.  Aetna Medicare FIDE (HMO D-SNP) does not warrant or guarantee, and shall not be liable for any deficiencies in the information contained herein or for any inaccuracies or recommendations made by independent third parties from whom any of the information contained herein was obtained. 

Approved by Quality Management and Utilization Management Committee: April 24, 2024