For almost every program, spending stayed the same or, after considering the fees paid to participating organizations, it rose.” Whoopsy.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/danmunro/2012/01/19/u-s-healthcare-hits-3-trillion/

The report found that on average, the 34 disease management and care coordination programs designed to improve the quality of care for chronically ill Medicare patients barely affected hospital admissions.  For almost every program, spending stayed the same or, after considering the fees paid to participating organizations, it rose.” Whoopsy.