An Analysis of the Literature on Disease Management Programs

October 13, 2004 An Analysis of the Literature on Disease Management Programs Over the past decade, many health plans and organizations have begun to offer a new model of care for chronically ill patients-disease management-in an attempt both to improve the quality of care that enrollees receive and to slow the growth of their health care costs. Through a combination of enhanced screening, monitoring, and education; the coordination of care among providers and settings; and the use of best medical practices, disease management seeks to identify chronic conditions more quickly, treat them more effectively, and thereby slow the . . .