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Chronic conditions are the major cause of illness, disability, and death in the United States, despite the fact that much is known about how to prevent chronic disease and delay or avoid many related complications. CHCF examines systematic and comprehensive approaches to caring for patients with chronic disease.

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Small Practice eDesign

Video on Team Meetings in a Clinical Environment

DiabetesMine Design Challenge

Pay For Performance

Pay-for-performance programs reward providers for achieving specific benchmarks and ultimately improving the quality and reducing the costs of care.

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Frequent Users Initiative

This five-year, $10-million project focused on improving the health outcomes for frequent users of health services and avoiding unnecessary use of emergency rooms.

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Chronic Disease Care in the News

California Healthline

• San Joaquin Hospital Opens New Telemedicine Center
  Jul 1, 2009
• 'Frequent Fliers' Challenge Attempts To Control Costs
  Jun 30, 2009
• Home Care Workers Vote To Stay With SEIU
  Jun 22, 2009

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iHealthBeat

• Microsoft Teams Up With University on Diabetes Initiative
  Jun 11, 2009
• Health IT Part of Industry's Plan To Reduce Health Care Spending
  Jun 2, 2009
• Health IT Key to Chronic Disease Management, Research Firm Says
  May 29, 2009

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