What is/are the essential component(s) comprise(s) disease management programs?
1. An integrated health care system that can provide a full range of a patient's needs
2. A knowledge regarding prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases
3. A commitment to CQI
4. A sophisticated clinical and administrative information system that helps assess patterns in the clinical practice
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 2 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
ANS: D
All of the above are the essential components for a disease management team to be successful at meeting the clinical needs of the patients and hospital.
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