Computerized Disease Registries Reviewed; California HealthCare Foundation Provides New Report to Benefit Physicians and Provider Organizations.Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 20, 2004 Chronic diseases are placing a growing burden on the health care system in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . As a result, provider organizations are seeking new strategies for effectively managing individuals and populations with one or more chronic diseases. One such strategy is to implement computerized disease registries disease registry Public health A surveillance system that collects and maintains structured records on the new cases of a specific disease or condition for a specified time period and population; a DR analyzes, and interprets data those with a common illness or , systems that capture and track key patient information to assist care team members in proactively managing patients with chronic diseases such as asthma and diabetes. To inform decision-making around choosing a disease registry product, the California HealthCare Foundation (CHCF CHCF California HealthCare Foundation CHCF Committee for Hispanic Children and Families CHCF California High Cost Fund CHCF Capitol Hill Community Foundation CHCF Community Health & Care Forum CHCF Complementary Healthcare Consultative Forum ) today released its latest iHealth Report, Chronic Disease Registries: A Product Review. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Sophia Chang, M.D., M.P.H., director of CHCF's Chronic Disease Program, "By tracking key patient information, a disease registry helps physicians and other members of their team provide the right care at the right time. It is an important tool in better preparing for visits and assuring follow-up." The report, prepared for CHCF by NAS (1) See network access server. (2) (Network Attached Storage) A specialized file server that connects to the network. A NAS device contains a slimmed-down operating system and a file system and processes only I/O requests by supporting the popular Consulting Services Noun 1. consulting service - service provided by a professional advisor (e.g., a lawyer or doctor or CPA etc.) service - work done by one person or group that benefits another; "budget separately for goods and services" , helps physicians, medical groups, and other organizations considering the purchase or adoption of an electronic registry application. It provides an overview of stand-alone electronic registry products that are publicly and commercially available and describes 16 of those products in detail. Important decision criteria are outlined to help providers choose the most appropriate product. The report helps them narrow their choices and identify the best options by offering details on functionality strengths, weaknesses, and cost. For background information on disease registries, see CHCF's recently published Using Computerized Registries in Chronic Disease Care. The report provides an overview of the function and use of computerized disease registries and outlines issues for consideration in obtaining registry software and integrating registry products into the routine work of the physician practice. Both reports may be found at www.chcf.org. About the California HealthCare Foundation The California HealthCare Foundation (CHCF), based in Oakland, is an independent philanthropy philanthropy, the spirit of active goodwill toward others as demonstrated in efforts to promote their welfare. The term is often used interchangeably with charity. committed to improving California's health care delivery and financing systems. Visit www.chcf.org for more information. |
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