IT Tools for Chronic Disease Management: How Do They Measure Up ?

IT Tools for Chronic Disease Management: How Do They Measure Up? : "Chronic disease management systems (CDMS) focus specifically on managing chronic disease and preventive care, while the more comprehensive electronic medical record (EMR) documents the entire patient encounter and provides real-time patient information. Few, if any, studies, have compared the merits of these two tools, which show potential to reduce costs and improve outcomes for patients with chronic illnesses. IT Tools for Chronic Disease Management: How Do They Measure Up? assesses them side by side."