Case Management Advisor – April 1, 2004
April 1, 2004
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Program to reverse heart disease shows 76% reduction in hospital stays
At Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, case managers are a vital component of the companys Dr. Dean Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease. -
Program stresses low-fat diet, exercise, stress relief
The Dr. Dean Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease is a dramatic lifestyle change for most people who have coronary artery disease or are at risk for the condition. -
Company gains physician support by paying them
The case management department of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island has taken a unique approach to ensuring the physicians will collaborate with their case managers they pay them for their time. -
DM programs reap rewards for insurer and members
Centralizing all of its disease management programs has paid off for Aetna. -
High-risk members are focus of DM program
Aetnas award-winning disease management programs focus the companys resources and nursing skills on the patients for whom it can make the biggest difference. -
DM program lowers costs and improves health
When PacifiCare Health Systems Inc. decided to expand its disease management programs, the Cypress, CA-based insurer looked at all the options and decided to contract with vendors who were experts in their field rather than developing the comprehensive programs in-house. -
Plan carefully to ensure DM programs will succeed
When it comes to disease management programs, Kathy Cartelli, director of disease management for PacifiCare Health Systems Inc. recommends hiring experts.