The Value of Disease Management - Part 3: Balancing Cost and Quality in the Treatment of Asthma: An Annotated Bibliography of Studies on the Benefits of Disease Management Services for the Treatment of Asthma

Abstract

Asthma is often selected for disease management programs because of its high prevalence and large economic impact and the frequent failure to provide appropriate patient care and achieve optimal outcomes. Education of patients, caregivers, and health care providers can have a substantial impact on patient quality of life and economic outcomes. Disease management programs with an educational component are a cost-effective way to optimize patient outcomes and minimize the costs associated with asthma and other chronic disease states.