As the number of people suffering from chonic disease continues to increase, so too does the search for more effective chronic care management. The burden of managing and treating chronic disease is significant for public hospitals and their patients. NAPH member hospitals and health systems care for populations that have a high incidence of chronic diseases, including uninsured, low-income, racial and ethnic minority, and poorly-educated patients. NAPH frequently conducts studies to seek member chronic care programs that are effective, efficient, and patient-focused.