A disease management interface system to improve the management of chronic
diseases, disorders and conditions, comprising: by linking evidence-based
protocols and desired management outcomes to a particular patients data
through the use of rules-based decision engines, and presentation of the
results of these decisions at opportune points in the process of care for
a patient. Simplified presentation of information is unique and promotes
appropriate management decisions, and protocol driven ordering
programming supports reliability and safety of care. The use of a
complete patient-specific cluster of process and outcome measures, rather
than evaluation of the process and outcome measures for specific diseases
considered in isolation of co-existing conditions, brings a patient
centered focus to the management of these conditions. The disease
management interface system is independent of a specific proprietary
electronic health record, but versions will be programmed for use with
all electronic health records.