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Plans tackle periodontal DM, look at links with other diseases
Former Print Version: Disease Management News, March 10, 2007
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Health plans and disease management (DM) vendors, cognizant of the growing evidence of links between periodontal disease and a variety of serious chronic illnesses, have begun to develop oral health DM programs and integrate data between dental and medical providers in an effort to improve healthcare and reduce costs in both areas. In the past 18 months, CIGNA Corp. subsidiary CIGNA Dental has expanded its oral health program to include new initiatives promoting the treatment of gum disease for members with cardiovascular disease and diabetes, while also adding periodontal benefits for pregnant women.
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