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Asthma DM program demonstrates substantial savings in CO pilot study
Disease Management Advisor
|June 9, 2005
Summary
A pilot asthma program for Colorado Medicaid recipients demonstrated outstanding results, proving cost-effective. The program
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Public Health
- Chronic Disease Management
Background:
- Asthma is a significant public health concern, particularly among Medicaid populations.
- Effective asthma management programs are crucial for improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness and economic impact of a pilot asthma program for Colorado Medicaid recipients.
- To determine if the program's benefits justify its costs.
Main Methods:
- A pilot asthma program was implemented for a cohort of Colorado Medicaid recipients.
- Program outcomes, including patient results and cost-effectiveness, were analyzed.
Main Results:
- The asthma program yielded outstanding results in the pilot study.
- The program demonstrated a significant return on investment, more than covering its own costs.
Conclusions:
- The asthma management program is highly effective and economically viable.
- The success of the pilot study led to the statewide expansion of the program to all eligible Medicaid members in Colorado.