Impact of Disease Management on Outcomes and Cost of Care: A Study of Low-Income Asthma Patients
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Authors: Rossiter, LF; Whitehurst-Cook, MY; Small, RE; Shasky, C; Bovbjerg, VE; Penberthy, L; Okasha, A; Green, J; Ibrahim, IA; Yang, S; and Lee, K.
This article chronicles how concerns about the health outcomes and costs of care for Medicaid recipients with chronic diseases has led to development of a model program to enhance the quality of care and reduce overall cost of care for Medicaid patients enrolled in Virginia's primary care case management program.