Lessons learned from initial DM programmes

Abstract

T he benefits of disease management (DM) programmes are obvious to all involved - the stumbling block for many involved in this area lies in implementing their programmes, according to Dr Bettina Kurowski, president of the US consulting firm Kurowski & Company, Inc. Speaking at a symposium at the Second Annual Disease Management Congress [ Washington DC, US; Sep 1997 ], Dr Kurowski shared with delegates some of the lessons learned from developing DM programmes, and speculated on the look of ‘next generation’ DM programmes.