About The Guideline Advantage

Heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes collectively account for more than 1.5 million U.S. deaths each year. Compounding the tragedy is the knowledge that so many of those deaths could be avoided through prevention or disease management. That's why the American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association joined forces to address the challenge, focusing on the outpatient setting, where 83 percent of Americans visit physicians each year. The result is a program designed for outpatient practices ranging from general health clinics to specialized physician practices. Offered at no cost to healthcare providers, The Guideline Advantage™ supports consistent use of evidence-based guidelines for prevention and disease management through existing healthcare technology.

The program utilizes data collected through existing electronic health record (EHR) or health technology platforms to report on adherence to established guidelines. The Guideline Advantage provides quarterly feedback reports, including both state and national benchmarks, as well as quality improvement resources and formal recognition for active participation in the program.