The American College of Physicians has long recognized the importance of primary care practices providing case management to chronically ill patients.

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Like chronically ill patients, these businesses function at less than optimal performance.

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Thus states might need to continue to be responsible for figuring out the best way to address the needs of such chronically ill patients.

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