Case Management Advisor – February 1, 2002
February 1, 2002
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Individual case management of chronically ill pays off for insurer
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Collaboration is key to success of CM program
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Disease management program saves money
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Customized plan helps learn self-management
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Program stratifies patients into severity-based zones
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Get involved with disease management efforts
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Insurer’s stop-smoking program attracts 12,000
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Patient involvement most effective on compliance
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Many elderly patients take inappropriate medicines
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URAC releases DM accreditation standards
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Web accreditation program promotes accountability
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Reports From the Field: Out-of-pocket expenses burden those with chronic conditions
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Reports From the Field: Lipoprotein count can predict heart attack risk
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Reports From the Field: Support is a factor in how diabetics manage their disease
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Reports From the Field: Booklets offer support for Parkison’s patients, families
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Reports From the Field: Team approach works best in managing diabetes
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Reports From the Field: Online technology reduces risk of heart attack, stroke