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The National Exemplary Practice Program is a joint initiative of the American Association of Health Plans (AAHP) and the Employers’ Managed Health Care Association (MHCA). The goal of the program is to encourage the rapid adaptation and adoption of proven strategies in the treatment and management of chronic conditions throughout the managed care industry. The 1999 Program targeted three specific conditions: diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and asthma.

• ensures continuity, coordination, and monitoring of the disease condition;
  
• provides care that contributes to superior clinical outcomes and enhances quality of life; and
  
• results in a satisfying experience for the member and an economical expenditure of resources for the plan.