“Asthma, cancer, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, obesity and other chronic medical conditions currently make up more than 70% of Australia's overall disease burden due to death, disability and diminished quality of life.”

If you are involved in the business of CDM, then this is the place where you can meet the pioneers, further relationships, develop strategies and source solutions.

What exactly is the best approach to CDM in Australia?

There are a number of issues that require close examination, including:

• Government policy, funding, regulation and education
• The role of information technology in managing chronic disease
• Shifting private providers service profile to include CDM
• Determining the best models of care
• Evaluating innovative measures from international markets
• Assessing CDM economic value through measuring metrics and ROIs 
• The use of incentives and programs to drive medication compliance
• The impact of chronic disease on productivity in the workforce through absenteeism and  presenteeism 
• Coordinating the care of chronic diseases across a multi-provider environment 
• Encouraging behavioural change to promote prevention and wellness

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