Disease management.
What follows is a comprehensive discussion of chronic diseases and how they can be managed in the workplace. General background about chronic diseases is given, as well as a description of what kinds of programs are available, how they can be implemented, how they can be assessed, and potential cost savings and projected return on investment. Also included is a brief summary of accreditation and certification processes currently in place.
Nash
David B
DB
Office of Health Policy and Clinical Outcomes, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Clarke
Janice L
JL
D000068:Accreditation; D002568:Certification; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003363:Cost Control; D019468:Disease Management; D006264:Health Benefit Plans, Employee; D006801:Humans; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D014481:United States; D017132:Workplace