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Chronic disease management at Intermountain Healthcare
1Inter-mountain Healthcare, Utah, USA.
Frontiers of Health Services Management
|February 12, 2009
Summary
Intermountain Healthcare improves chronic disease management through a central strategy focusing on provider and patient education, outcomes data, clinical support, and care coordination. This approach has led to significant improvements in patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Chronic Disease Care
Background:
- Chronic disease management presents a significant challenge for healthcare systems.
- Effective strategies are crucial for improving patient outcomes and system efficiency.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline Intermountain Healthcare's comprehensive approach to chronic disease management.
- To highlight the key components and innovative tools utilized in their strategy.
Main Methods:
- Centralized organization of chronic disease management into five key areas: provider education, patient education, outcomes data, clinical support, and multidisciplinary care coordination.
- Development and application of various tools within each area, tailored to individual providers and patients.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated significant improvements in measured patient outcomes.
- Innovative tools emerged from diverse sources, enhancing clinical practice.
Conclusions:
- A structured, multi-faceted approach to chronic disease management can yield substantial improvements in patient outcomes.
- Centralized organization and adaptable tools are key to successful chronic disease care.
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