Which statement differentiates case management from disease management?

• A. Case management coordinates care across conditions and settings; disease management targets population-based management of a specific chronic disease to improve outcomes and reduce costs.
• B. Case management focuses only on one disease; disease management coordinates care across conditions.
• C. Case management is for insurers only; disease management is for providers only.
• D. Case management uses standardized care plans; disease management does not.

Answer: (A)