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The Medicaid Population: Making a Difference with Disease Management
Healthcare Intelligence Network, April 2006
With 60 percent of adult Medicaid enrollees afflicted with a chronic or disabling condition (most commonly diabetes, hypertension, asthma, psychoses and chronic depression), and nearly half this group suffering from a second condition, this population is in critical need of a healthy dose of disease management (DM), healthcare industry experts say. The number of DM programs serving Medicaid populations continues to rise as states look to these programs to control Medicaid cost increases.
In this special report, 'The Medicaid Population: Making a Difference with Disease Management,' based on a recent audio conference, expert speakers delve into Medicaid concerns ranging from eligibility and patient engagement to marketing strategies and provider connections as they explain how DM programs can integrate and improve care for those in need.
You'll hear from Jerry Kiplinger, executive director, APS Healthcare and Herb Schultz, vice president, government account management, McKesson Health Solutions, on how to serve the unique needs of the Medicaid population in disease management programs.
This 46-page report is based on the January 25, 2006 audio conference 'Serving the Needs of the Medicaid Population in Disease Management Programs' during which Kiplinger and Schultz provided an inside look at their organizations' Medicaid disease management programs.
You'll get details on:
- Addressing the challenges of patient enrollment;
- Identifying eligible beneficiaries;
- Working with public health entities;
- Maximizing existing resources; and
- Promoting patient engagement.
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