DMAA Publications
DMAA offers many industry-leading research publications on the science and practice of population health management. Some, including the newest volume of our Outcomes Guidelines Report, are offered at no cost after completion of a brief user agreement. For those available to purchase, download and print this order form and return by fax, mail or as a scanned attachment to an e-mail message. Please note: DMAA does not accept purchase orders for payment. All sales are final.
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Outcomes Guidelines Report, Volume 4 — Free
This fourth volume of the landmark DMAA Outcomes Guidelines Report incorporates and expands on the work of three previous volumes, the first of which DMAA published in 2006. The evolving Outcome Guidelines project has been broadly praised for its transparent, consensus-based process and adherence to best industry practices. The Volume 4 guidelines include recommendations and other key elements of the first three documents, as well as significant new material, including:
- A definition, framework, basic capabilities and core measures for population health management, expanding the document's scope beyond more narrowly focused programs.
- Additional recommended measures for medication adherence.
- Expanded recommendations for evaluating wellness programs.
- Special considerations for evaluating mature programs.
For the first time, DMAA is making its Outcomes Guidelines Report document freely available in electronic format. Note: Access to a downloadable PDF of this document requires completion of a brief user agreement. Go to user agreement >>
Provider Satisfaction Survey — Free
The success of disease management, wellness and other population-based interventions can depend on the satisfaction of providers, who play an important role by referring patients and managing and coordinating patient care. This validated survey instrument allows health plans, population health management companies and others to measure provider satisfaction and tailor programs to enhance provider relationships and improve patient care. The survey examines provider satisfaction with patient reports; program impact on practice and patient relationships; and impact on patient health and the provider's ability to manage patient health. Note: Access to a downloadable PDF of the survey requires completion of a brief user agreement. Go to user agreement >>
Outcomes Guidelines Report, Volume 3 — $150
DMAA again raises the bar for industry-consensus approaches to measuring outcomes in population health improvement programs: Outcomes Guidelines Report, Volume 3. This new work, which expands on the clinical and financial measures of Vols. 1 and 2, adds significant new content to the ongoing development of reliable, transparent and evidence-based measurement approaches. Volume 3:
- validates identification methodology recommendations;
- recommends a measure of medication possession ratio;
- expands guidelines for evaluating wellness programs;
- develops definitions of the operational process of delivering a program; and
- outlines guiding principles for evaluating programs for more than one condition
Volume 3 complements the first two Outcomes Guidelines Report volumes and references the earlier works' recommendations in a convenient topline summary. It also discusses next steps in the DMAA Outcomes Guidelines development process.
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Disease Management and Wellness: Results of a Market Research Survey (CD-ROM) — $250
DMAA: The Care Continuum Alliance retained The Gantry Group to conduct an in-depth, comprehensive study on the state of the disease management and wellness industry and to deliver new quantitative insights regarding these key components of population health improvement. The survey is important for the new insights it brings to:
- the size of the industry by lives covered, disease states managed, types of wellness initiatives;
- the performance of current disease management and health and wellness programs;
- future growth plans for the industry; and
- current and expected industry trends.
Once identified and quantified, key findings from the survey by category are presented to provide a better understanding of the disease management and wellness industry for public- and private-sector health plans, disease management organizations and employers. A major objective of this report is to establish a vision of the disease management industry for the next three to five years. As a knowledge base, this report serves a dual purpose by providing current general industry, clinical and financial statistics where possible, as well as projections.
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Outcomes Guidelines Report,
Volumes 1 & 2 — $150
SPECIAL OFFER: Purchase both volumes of the Outcomes Guidelines Report and enjoy added savings. Together, these documents provide a sound foundation for evaluating outcomes in disease management and other population-based interventions and represent the collective efforts of the industry's brightest minds. See the individual entries below for detailed descriptions of each volume's contents. Note: Limited quantities remain of each.
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Outcomes Guidelines Report, Volume 2 — $115
A complement to the original Outcomes Guidelines Report, this new publication, released at DMAA's 2007 annual meeting, adds key clinical measures developed jointly by DMAA and the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). The Volume II guidelines also build upon and refine recommendations in Volume I; provide a wellness program definition and model of impact; and include recommendations for evaluating impact on small populations. Note: Limited quantities remain.
Highlights of the report include:
- Clinical measure set categories for individual program evaluation and program
comparability.
- A convenient "topline" recommendations summary, inclusive of the Volume I topline.
- A "Next Steps" section detailing work planned for Volume III.
- Complete references.
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Outcomes Guidelines Report, Volume 1 — $65
The DMAA Outcomes Guidelines Report represents more than a year of work by DMAA leaders, corporate and individual members and prominent external stakeholders, including federal and private-sector quality and accrediting organizations. This invaluable document details recommended practices for measuring outcomes in disease management and other population-based programs—something akin to generally accepted accounting principles—and reflects broad industry consensus on approaches to outcomes evaluation. Note: Limited quantities remain.
Highlights of the report include:
- Extensive background on the DMAA Outcomes Project and a historical perspective on related DMAA activities.
- A handy "topline" recommendations summary, color-keyed for easy reference within the larger document.
- A detailed narrative for each topline recommendation.
- Complete references and an appendix of diagnostic and claims codes relevant to assessing clinical outcomes.
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Managing Disease: A Comprehensive Guide — $125
This definitive text, written by leading authorities in population health improvement and edited by Joel Hay, PhD, and Donna Rindress, PhD, provides a detailed account of the origins, current state and future direction of chronic disease care. Throughout the book's 12 chapters readers will find in-depth discussions of key concepts in disease management and perspectives on population health improvement in the context of patient safety, government regulation and other timely issues.
Highlights of the report include:
- Numerous charts, graphics and data to illustrate chapter topics
- A rich collection of literature citations, arranged by chapter.
- Up-to-date information on new technologies and interventions.
- Forward-looking commentary on emerging care models and future directions.
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Participant Satisfaction Survey
and Usage Guidelines - $75
Responding to the need for a statistically validated, industry-accepted approach to measuring participant satisfaction in disease management, DMAA has created a new assessment tool. The DMAA Participant Satisfaction Survey and Usage Guidelines, developed with support from J.D. Power and Associates, comprises modules that evaluate various aspects of disease management programs. DMAA also will create a de-identified database built from survey results that would allow analysis of aggregate data for quality improvement efforts.
Highlights of this concise publication include:
- Survey background and overview.
- Guidance on target population and sampling.
- Methodology and response rate information.
- The survey document, with general, segmentation and program-specific modules.
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Predictive Modeling Buyer's Guide — $75
Predictive modeling tools, used in care management to predict high cost, high-risk cases, offer tremendous value for directing and prioritizing resources. The tools are particularly effective when linked harmoniously with a care management program’s specific interventions and desired outcomes. With this perspective, the DMAA "Predictive Modeling Buyer's Guide" reviews how to assess the value of predictive models in care management settings and describes how assessment of "impactibility"—being amenable or receptive to intervention—strengthens predictive models.
Highlights of this concise guide include:
- A review of different modeling tools and their applications.
- Guidance on how to assess models for impactibility and statistical performance.
- Explanations of the practical implications of impactibility.
- Suggestions on what to consider when making build versus buy decisions.
- An index of selected peer-reviewed publications and white papers.
- A list of predictive modeling providers and a buyer's guide checklist.
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Dictionary of Disease Management Terminology, Second Edition — $125
Use of clear, consistent and accepted terminology is crucial to business operations, reliable outcomes research, dependable results and disease management accreditation efforts. DMAA's Dictionary of Disease Management Terminology, Second Edition, is the first lexicon for the disease management community and establishes a foundation for effective communication within the broader health care community.
This 224-page document includes:
- Brief definitions of more than 150 disease management terms;
- Extended definitions of more than 70 frequently used terms;
- A comprehensive bibliography for readers;
- Charts and graphics to aid comprehension.
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Compliance Program Guidance — $75
Although the federal government has not issued fraud and abuse compliance guidance specific to disease management as it has for other areas of health care, many of the same principles apply. This practical guide touches on the benefits of a compliance program, compliance program elements, training and education, reporting, monitoring and auditing and other aspects of an effective compliance effort.
Other sections of the guide include:
- Code of conduct and policies and procedures
- Compliance officer and compliance committee
- Enforcement, discipline, response and prevention
- Compliance resources
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Disease Management Program Evaluation Guide — $80
DMAA's Disease Management Program Evaluation Guide provides authoritative information on the evaluation of disease management program outcomes. This guide, a product of the DMAA Outcomes Steering Committee, proposes acceptable study designs and highlights important concepts to consider when conducting studies.
Highlights of the guide include:
- An easy-to-understand question-and-answer format that details the complex principles of robust evaluation and research methods; and
- An evaluation checklist, which provides key decision points and issues involved in the evaluation of disease management programs.
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