City of Tempe, Arizona Selects Specialty Disease Management Services, Inc. (SDM) to Provide Employee Health Management Program
Posted on: Thursday, 19 July 2007, 12:11 CDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Specialty Disease Management Services, Inc. (SDM) announced that it has contracted with the City of Tempe, Arizona to provide disease management services to employees who have asthma or diabetes and are covered under the City's PPO Medical Plan.
The program is called Experience Health365... Tempe and it provides registered nurse care managers who help members manage their asthma and diabetes, 24/7 call center support, health risk appraisals, and education and information materials. As part of their services, Experience Health365 nurses work with members to develop a care plan, make sure members receive timely and proper medical care for their condition and assist the members in understanding and adhering to the their doctor's treatment plan. The RN Care Managers also monitor the members' condition, remind them about the importance of taking their medication, and educate them about how to live healthy lifestyles.
The City of Tempe recognizes that chronic health conditions like asthma and diabetes impact the quality of life and productivity of its employees. Specialty Disease Management offers a quality disease management program that is both affordable and capable of offering the personal attention that can lead to improved well being and more efficient use of health care services for City employees.
"We are very pleased that the City of Tempe has chosen our Experience Health365 program to provide disease management services to selected employees with asthma and diabetes," said Frederic Goldstein, president and founder of Specialty Disease Management. "The City of Tempe's commitment to offer disease management to their employees demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of their employees' health care needs as well as a commitment to offering solutions to controlling cost and improving coordination of care."
Specialty Disease Management Services (SDM) provides both telephonic and community-based approaches to disease management services through employed, highly trained Registered Nurse Care Managers, comprehensive data tracking, patient self-management and education, and provider collaboration. Based in Jacksonville, FL, SDM consistently demonstrates positive quality, cost, and satisfaction outcomes in the management of individuals with complex chronic diseases. For more information about Specialty Disease Management, call 904.281.0006 or visit http://www.specialtydisease.com/.
Specialty Disease Management Services, Inc.
CONTACT: Ed Emerman of Eagle Public Relations, +1-609-452-5967,eemerman@eaglepr.com
Web site: http://www.specialtydisease.com/
Source: PRNewswire
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