SOURCE: American Health Holding, Inc.
WORTHINGTON, OH–(Marketwire – July 20, 2010) – American Health Holding, Inc., a multi-URAC accredited medical management service provider, today announced the expansion of its Disease Management (DM) program to provide more program options to help clients contain costs while assisting individuals managing a chronic condition.
“We heard our customers’ request for a DM program that addresses those most in need of health management intervention,” states Paul Lavin, American Health’s President. “We felt our new High Risk Disease Management program was a solution. While American Health’s Comprehensive DM program targets approximately 20% of a client’s population, the new High-Risk program reaches the 5.5% who are at the highest risk for incurring large health care claims.”
In March 2009, American Health launched its new Population Health Management (PHM) program. Comprised of both DM and Lifestyle/Wellness components, PHM takes aim at helping benefit providers address rapidly rising health care costs while assisting individuals in achieving optimal health. At the start of the program, DM addressed seven chronic conditions for which evidence-based guidelines are established to impact health and measure improvement: asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension.
“In addition to introducing our high-risk program, we have added chronic pain as the eighth condition that we manage,” notes Anne Klie, Director of Product Development and Marketing. “We recognized that by using our proven behavioral assessment and modification tools we can make a difference in the lives of people suffering from low back pain and osteo- and rheumatoid arthritis.”
Earlier this year, American Health’s participant satisfaction survey revealed that 100% of first-year participants would be likely to recommend the program. “We are pleased with our preliminary outcomes, and we look forward to continue enhancing the program experience for our members,” adds Lavin.
About American Health Holding, Inc.
American Health Holding is a single-source provider of medical management services that supports millions of members across the health care continuum. The multi-URAC accredited organization has been helping clients to maximize cost savings while ensuring the quality and appropriateness of care since 1993. American Health provides a level of flexibility that supports integrated solutions for creating healthy outcomes. For more information about American Health visit the Web site: www.AmericanHealthHolding.com.
Contact:
Joanna Callihan
Marketing Manager
American Health Holding, Inc.
(614) 818-3222 Ext. 1431
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