Health Information Technology for the Disease Management Provider

摘要

Disease management is a crucial Concept in today's health care environment that should be closely linked to disease prevention. In fact, prevention is the first step to consider in the management of chronic diseases and can be accomplished through proactive approaches by both clinicians and patients. Accountability for health care decisions has become a topic that is attracting attention in several areas of health care. Patients are expected to take a more proactive role in their health care. The introduction of electronic health record systems, including the use of personal health records (PHRs) is a key factor in facilitating a partnership between physicians and patients. Guidelines for the management of chronic diseases and disease prevention are now part of the therapeutic arena, and compliance is expected by several payers, including the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.