Partnering in CHF disease management.
Congestive heart failure mortality is increasing while medications are underprescribed. Disease management programs inform physicians, educate patients, increase monitoring, and facilitate compliance. Improved outcomes include decreased hospitalization and emergency room visits, and improved quality of life.
Roglieri
J L
JL
Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, Suite AP221, 630 West 168th Street, New York City, NY 10032, USA.
D006333:Heart Failure / Q000191:economics / Q000628:therapy*; D006760:Hospitalization / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010819:Physician's Role; D011788:Quality of Life