The chronic care model versus disease management programs: a transaction cost analysis approach

Health Care Manage Rev. 2006 Jan-Mar;31(1):18-25. doi: 10.1097/00004010-200601000-00004.

Abstract

The present article applies transaction cost analysis as a framework for better understanding health plans' decisions to improve chronic illness management by using disease management programs versus redesigning care within physician practices.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Chronic Disease / economics*
  • Chronic Disease / therapy
  • Costs and Cost Analysis / methods
  • Disease Management*
  • Episode of Care
  • Health Care Costs*
  • Humans
  • Insurance, Health
  • Practice Management, Medical