AmeriHealth New Jersey Wins Disease Management Association of America Award for Innovative Programs
Posted on: Wednesday, 7 February 2007, 12:01 CST
MT. LAUREL, N.J., Feb. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- The Disease Management Association of America (DMAA) has awarded AmeriHealth New Jersey the 2006 Disease Management Leadership Award for Outstanding Health Plan, in recognition of the company's Connections(SM) disease management program that helps members with chronic and other conditions better manage their health. Henry Schwerner, MD, associate medical director at AmeriHealth New Jersey, accepted the award at the DMAA's seventh annual Disease Management Leadership Forum in Denver, Colorado.
Each year, the award is given to recognize the health plan in America that best demonstrates vision and leadership in its commitment to disease management, innovative program design, successful plan implementation, and outstanding performance in measuring positive, proven health outcomes.
An evaluation of first-year results completed earlier this year showed that AmeriHealth's Connections disease management program lowered medical cost trends by 1.5 to 2 percent for the five most common chronic diseases: asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), congestive heart failure (CHF), coronary artery disease (CAD), and diabetes. Preliminary second-year results are equally positive.
"We are honored to be recognized by the DMAA, one of the nation's most respected disease management associations, for our continued commitment to giving our members the support and tools they need to live healthier and more active lives," said Judith L. Roman, AmeriHealth New Jersey president and chief executive officer. "Connections has already helped thousands of our members take better control of their health, and has also benefited employers with reduced health care costs and physicians with more informed and responsible health care consumers."
"We're very proud that the quality and effectiveness of our Connections program is recognized by the DMAA, a national leader in health management," said Dr. Schwerner. "Connections provides our members with personalized health coaching for their chronic conditions; gives clear and easy-to-find health information to help members make decisions about their treatments, learn more about their conditions, and glean skills such as weight management and appropriate ways to take their medications."
AmeriHealth began its current disease management program in 2002 to help members with complex chronic diseases. Connections has expanded to support 22 common and complex chronic conditions - among the most offered by any health plan - including end-stage renal disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, rheumatoid arthritis, and the recently added Crohn's disease. The Connections programs are available to approximately 215,000 AmeriHealth plan members, including more than 26,000 AmeriHealth members with at least one of the five most common chronic illnesses.
About AmeriHealth New Jersey
AmeriHealth HMO Inc. and AmeriHealth Insurance Company of New Jersey, collectively known as AmeriHealth New Jersey, provide health care coverage to nearly 265,000 New Jersey residents. The company has built credentialed hospital and physician networks for its managed care products, with thousands of physicians and more than 100 hospitals throughout its service areas.
AmeriHealth New Jersey is part of AmeriHealth, Inc., a growing group of health care plans with its base in the states of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. AmeriHealth companies have been recognized for their commitment to providing high-quality products. AmeriHealth HMO of New Jersey and Delaware's AmeriHealth HMO have received the highest possible accreditation by the national leader in HMO quality evaluation. The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has awarded both HMOs "Excellent" status for meeting its rigorous evaluation standards.
For more information on AmeriHealth, visit our Web site at http://www.amerihealth.com/.
AmeriHealth
CONTACT: Liz Williams, AmeriHealth New Jersey, +1-215-241-2220
Web site: http://www.amerihealth.com/
Source: PRNewswire
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