Disease Management Programs Improve Adherence to Evidence-Based Processes and Outcomes by Targeting Sickest Patients and Working Closely With Physicians

AHRQ Innovations Exchange | Disease Management Programs Improve Adherence to Evidence-Based Processes and Outcomes by Targeting Sickest Patients and Working Closely With Physicians

The program has led to significant improvements in patient self-management, greater adherence to key evidence-based practices, and improved outcomes, including reduced symptoms for asthma patients, reduced readmissions for heart failure patients, and lower hemoglobin A1c for diabetes patients.