Evaluating DM options
Comparing the Focused Health Program to
Comparing the Focused Health Program to
other disease management models
Services
Ensuring the value of your disease management investment
It can be difficult to pinpoint meaningful differences between disease management programs. Here is a checklist highlighting key components that are important to self-insured employers trying to control chronic disease costs. It may come in handy when comparing programs against your disease management investment.
| Desired components |
Focused Health model |
Model B |
| Voluntary participation to achieve behavior changes | x |
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| High acceptance by union leaders | x |
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| Analysis of medical claims | x |
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| Classification of population by severity level | x |
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| Marketing and on-site presentations to generate enrollment | x |
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| Unlimited access to nursing support | x |
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| Comprehensive self-care kits | x |
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| Telehealth monitoring | x |
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| Physician participation | x |
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| Incentives | x |
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| Custom reports | x |
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| All-inclusive fee | x |