Disease Management Programs

Categories: Diabetes Prevention,Promote Health and Wellness

Blue Cross of Idaho developed a number of disease management programs to help members with chronic conditions such as asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF) and diabetes improve their overall health.  Using a team of physicians and disease management nurses, the program helps ensure that members take the correct medications, test their blood sugar regularly and receive necessary screenings.  Through one-on-one coaching and outreach efforts, the program generated a return on investment of roughly $3 in savings for each dollar spent.  That success translates into more than $1.8 million in savings among CHF patients alone, driven by a five percent decrease in hospital readmission rates since the program’s inception.