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Disease Management (DM)

Date of Publication:

4/9/2013

Definition:

An organized effort aimed at achieving desired health outcomes in populations with prevalent, often chronic, diseases from which healthcare delivery is subject to considerable variation. Disease management (DM) programs use evidenced-based guidelines, to provide information and tools in promoting self-management activities with Military Health System (MHS) Quadruple Aim goals of increasing patient and provider satisfaction and improving clinical and financial outcomes, while advocating the appropriate utilization of resources.

Source of Definition:

Medical Management (MM) Programs in the Direct Care System (DCS) and Remote Areas

Last Updated: December 05, 2018
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