Return on Investment in Disease Management: a Review

Overview

Journal Health Care Financ Rev

Specialty Health Services

Date 2007 Feb 10

PMID 17288065

Citations 35

Authors

Ron Z Goetzel

Ronald J Ozminkowski

Victor G Villagra

Jennifer Duffy

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Abstract

The results of 44 studies investigating financial impact and return on investment (ROI) from disease management (DM) programs for asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), diabetes, depression, and multiple illnesses were examined. A positive ROI was found for programs directed at CHF and multiple disease conditions. Some evidence suggests that diabetes programs may save more than they cost, but additional studies are needed. Results are mixed for asthma management programs. Depression management programs cost more than they save in medical expenses, but may save money when considering productivity outcomes.

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