Employer Disease Management Program Cut Health Care Costs For Seven Chronic Conditions

A large employer’s disease management program reduced the employer’s health care costs for employees with seven of the eleven conditions targeted by the program. Health care spending was reduced for asthma, cardiovascular disease, congestive heart failure, depression, musculoskeletal disorders, low back pain, and migraine headaches. The program did not reduce costs for employees with diabetes, arthritis, or osteoporosis. Data was insufficient to determine outcomes for individuals with gastrointestinal problems.

These findings were reported in “For What Illnesses Is a Disease Management Program Most Effective?” by Eric Jutkowitz, BA; John A. Nyman, Ph.D.; Tzeyu L Michaud, BA; Jean . . .