Keywords

disease management, information sharing, managed care, patient compliance, risk contracting

Authors

1. Upham, Stephen MD, MBA
2. Imbernino, Helen M. MPH, APRN-C

Abstract

The authors describe a disease management initiative designed to address issues of noncompliance in a diabetic population. The program design was a collaborative effort between a payer and a public health organization representing Hartford Hospital and Hartford Physicians Association. Interventions included a patient self-assessment, phone counseling, and a monetary reward for program participation.