Effective clinical practice : ECP
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To design and implement the Lovelace Diabetes EPISODES OF CARE program in a managed care setting. This program is intended to address the complex needs of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus by using specific physician-provider and patient interventions. ⋯ An integrated health care delivery system with a comprehensive, diabetes disease management program can substantially improve outcomes.
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To determine the effect of a multifaceted program of support on the ability of primary care teams to deliver population-based diabetes care. ⋯ Providing support to primary care teams in several key areas has made a population-based approach to diabetes care a practical reality in the setting of a staff model HMO. It may be an important mechanism for improving standards of care for many diabetic patients.