Monday, October 12, 2009

Vt. health reform: manage chronically ill patients - washingtonpost.com

By WILSON RING, The Associated Press

What could play a central role reforming the nation's health care system happens in a small conference room of the Aesculapius Medical Center - two patients learning the basics of managing their diabetes.

The pilot program begun in 2003 aims to reach patients with chronic conditions, keep them healthier and, ultimately, save money by heading off expensive hospitalizations and procedures. Already, emergency room visits are down.
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