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The Texas Medicaid Enhanced Care Program is the latest program in which Specialty Disease Management Services is partnering with McKesson Health Solutions. Similar projects are underway in Mississippi, Montana, Washington, Colorado, and Oregon. The firm was recently selected to provide disease management services for a new Medicare program launched in Mississippi.
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The first step in turfgrass disease management is identifying the true nature of the problem. Diseases are only one cause of turf loss, and disease control measures will do nothing to alleviate damage from other causes such as insects or drought stress. It is therefore essential to determine whether the problem is disease, and if so, which disease. Disease management strategies that are effective against one disease may have no effect on, or may even worsen, another disease.
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"IBC's Connections(SM) program is an exceptionally well-designed, quality disease management offering that demonstrates innovation as well as broad potential impact," said Tracey Moorhead, Executive Director of the DMAA. "This award is well-deserved recognition for their population health leadership and demonstrated outcomes in a major health plan."
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Good stress management can ... reduce the risk of and/or prevent disease. Stress can be a contributing or even primary factor to a number of pathologies or combination of pathologies including cardiovascular disease, mental diseases, internal organ diseases, or musculoskeletal diseases.
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"We are extremely pleased to be recognized for our efforts by the DMAA, one of the nation's most respected voices on disease management," said Dr. Nash. "Our programs assist members with chronic conditions, such as diabetes or heart disease, take better control of their health by offering personalized health coaching; providing clear, easy-to-find health information; and teaching people-specific skills, such as how to manage weight or take medication properly - things that will help our members stay healthier throughout their lives."
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