In this subsection, “disease management” means an integrated and systematic approach for managing the health care needs of patients who are at risk of or are diagnosed with a specific disease, using all of the following: 1. Best practices. 2.
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Best practices.
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Prevention strategies.
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Clinical practice improvement.
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Clinical interventions and protocols.
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Outcomes research, information, and technology.
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Other tools and resources to reduce overall costs and improve measurable outcomes.