HCPro.com: Focus on Disease Management

A resource specifically catered toward information on breaking news in the field of disease management, as well as tips, strategies and best practices for remaining competitive in a surging industry.

August 14, 2008 (Volume 2, Issue 17)

Is obesity epidemic in the cards?
Nearly every American will be overweight or obese by the year 2030, according to a study released in the journal Obesity.

State health plan ends wellness program
The North Carolina State Health Plan recently announced it is discontinuing its wellness incentives program at the end of the month partly as a cost-cutting move.

Louisiana tries out medical home
Louisiana is looking to the medical home concept as it revamps its Medicaid system.

Displeased with healthcare, Americans want a home
A growing number of Americans are so disgusted with the state of healthcare that they are willing to tear down the system and start anew.

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Displeased with healthcare, Americans want a home

Louisiana tries out medical home

State health plan ends wellness program

Is obesity epidemic in the cards?

Report: Community health programs work

Wyoming governor unveils new wellness program

Privacy concerns aired about wellness programs

American children battle obesity, diabetes

Medical home guide published

Minnesota residents raise health concerns

Workplace weight-loss programs work short-term

Keystone Mercy to integrate dental into DM

Communicating properly

Study explores asthma’s impact on California

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