The disease manager's handbook / Rufus Howe.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Disease management context and model -- The past, present, and future of disease management -- Disease management program designs -- Value proposition for disease management -- Telephonic disease management -- Hospital-based disease management -- Clinical basis for disease management -- Developing a disease management program -- Operational considerations for disease managers -- Patient counseling techniques -- Behavior change -- Remote patient monitoring -- Clinical information systems -- A career in disease management -- Understanding the role of basic health behaviors -- Understand and follow the plan of care -- Take medications as prescribed -- Follow recommended health screening -- Get adequate sleep -- Keep a healthy weight and eat right -- Get adequate exercise -- Drink alcohol in moderation -- Manage stress -- Avoid tobacco -- Prevent accidents.