Case Management Advisor – October 1, 2006
October 1, 2006
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Diabetes management presents a costly challenge for health plans
Diabetes has reached epidemic proportions in this country. More than 21.8 million Americans have diabetes today, and an additional 42 million people have pre-diabetes and are at risk for developing the disease in the future, according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). -
Program improves Latino population compliance
As part of its commitment to eliminating racial and ethnic disparities in health care, CareFirst BlueCross Blue Shield has launched a diabetes disease management program in collaboration with a Washington, DC, clinic that serves a mostly Latino population. -
CM results in lower blood sugar, cholesterol levels
A case management program for diabetes has resulted in a steady drop in hemoglobin A1C levels and cholesterol levels among members of ConnectiCare, a regional HMO based in Farmington, CT. -
DM program cuts overall health care costs by 10%
By engaging members who are at high risk for diabetes and getting them into a health management program before the disease creates problems, Blue Cross of California has reduced medical cost for members in its diabetes disease management program by 10% overall. -
Study: Homeless HIV patients benefit from CM
San Francisco investigators have found that case management as part of HIV medical treatment is associated with better adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) among people who are homeless or marginally housed. -
Patients at this hospital have a 'ticket to ride'
A new program at Doctors Hospital in Coral Gables, FL, helps move patients seamlessly from one department or unit to another, helping address the challenging issue of handoffs. -
Leapfrog Group, NJ Blues start recognition program
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (BCBSNJ), headquartered in Newark, in collaboration with The Leapfrog Group, in Washington, DC, has launched the Horizon BCBSNJ Hospital Recognition Program, offering New Jersey hospitals financial and public recognition for high-quality and effective hospital care. -
Louisiana to redesign health care system
The state of Louisiana has unveiled a new public-private collaborative that will redesign its health care system in response to the impact of Hurricane Katrina.