DISEASE MANAGEMENT
TECHNOLOGY
medical conditions , cases and treatments with members in collaboration with medical professionals to source the right solution . The aim of Aetna International is to undertake what is best for its members , making sure they ’ re not being over-treated or having unnecessary surgeries in ensure a higher quality result and increased member satisfaction .
54
DISEASE MANAGEMENT
However , the number of people affected by lifestyle diseases , such as atherosclerosis , obesity and diabetes are also placing significant pressures
“ Both members and providers need to be educated that taking antibiotics is not the best solution all round . Antibiotics have got their place , but they are for diagnosed bacterial infections only ”
— Mitesh Patel , Medical Director within health insurance and rising member costs . Tackling this head on , Aetna ’ s Care Management Programme has sought to identify these members and appointing nurses to outreach , provide advice on disease management , how to be compliant with medication , as well as assess member diet and lifestyle choices . The number of people with diabetes , for example , has increased from 108mn in 1980 to over 420mn in 2014 – a figure which is significantly rising . The World Health Organization
DECEMBER 2018