Improving the quality and cost-effectiveness of publicly financed health care
Chronic Disease Management: Sample Education Materials for Patients and Providers
Nearly half of the U.S. population lives with a chronic condition. The burdens associated with these conditions are high — from the impact on quality of life at the individual level to the costs associated with treating chronic illness. More than 80 percent of health care dollars in this country are spent on those with chronic illnesses.1 Empowering both physicians and patients to effectively manage chronic illness is an important step in improving care quality and reducing costs. The Center for Health Care Strategies has gathered a set of sample patient and provider education materials for common conditions to assist organizations looking to develop health education programs.
1Source: Gerard F. Anderson, PhD, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Analysis of Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) data, 2001.