Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to develop a framework for the application of evidence-based management to chronic disease healthcare. Design/methodology/approach: Chronic healthcare is specially characterized by recursive patient-physician interactions in which evidence-based medicine...

Objective To test whether a physician-supervised web-based app, integrated with electronic medical record, helps in improving BP management in clinical practice.Materials and Methods Observational study of 1633 patients seen at a hypertension clinic managed by an endocrinologist with two cohorts...

Chronic conditions place a high cost burden on the healthcare system and deplete the quality of life for millions of Americans. Digital innovations such as mHealth technology can be used to provide efficient and effective healthcare. In this research we explore the use of mobile technology to...

Problem definition: Rapid innovations in technology have created opportunities for different modes of healthcare delivery including digital services provided via mobile applications (mHealth). mHealth technology has the potential to provide efficient, effective, and patient-centered healthcare...

Problem definition: In a chronic care clinical practice setting, we investigate fee-for-service (FFS) and capitation payment systems, and explore their performance. We also identify conditions under which it is preferable to switch to an mHealth-based practice from an office visit-based...