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Who Is VillageHealth Disease Management?

VillageHealth Disease Management is a dedicated team of professionals focused on coordinating comprehensive, individualized care plans tailored for the specialized needs of patients with renal disease. By providing a patient-focused approach to disease management, VillageHealth helps prevent complications and reduces the impact of comorbid conditions, which improves patient outcomes and reduces healthcare costs.

In addition, coordination across various healthcare settings and providers help ease the many challenges of renal disease by providing medical, emotional, and financial support to improve patients' quality of life during this difficult time.

Facts About VillageHealth Disease Management:

  • RMS Disease Management was formed in 1996
    • Corporate office in Vernon Hills, IL
  • First contract was signed in 1997 with Humana for ESRD
  • In December 2006, the name was changed to VillageHealth Disease Management
  • VillageHealth Disease Management is the largest renal disease management organization in the US
    • Advanced Care Management programs in 22 states
    • Over 300,000 patient months of experience
    • 170+ full-time employees
    • Currently managing care for over 6,000 patients
  • NCQA Disease Management-Accredited
    • First renal disease management organization to achieve accreditation
    • First renal disease management organization to achieve re-accreditation (2005-2008)
    • "Automatic credit" for our managed care partners during their NCQA review process