title: Manage rare and costly chronic disorders with specialized, comprehensive DM program.
abstract: A North Carolina-based disease management firm offers health plans and providers a way to introduce DM strategies for rare chronic diseases into their existing delivery systems. These tailored disease management programs are designed to reduce unnecessary costs and provide better care for patients by emphasizing patient-education, self-monitoring, and proactive clinical support.
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000191:economics*; D003363:Cost Control; D019468:Disease Management; D015276:Health Care Rationing; D006801:Humans; D009657:North Carolina; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000592:standards; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration; D010820:Physicians; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic