In an effort to improve care and reduce costs, heart failure disease management programs are becoming more prevalent. Recent data suggests that multi-disciplinary disease management programs may reduce mortality and hospitalizations as well as improve costs, patients' ability to self-care, and quality of life. It provides a means to increase the use of evidence-based therapies, improve patient education, and decrease resource usage. Heart failure management programs involve early assessment, optimized treatment, easy access to care, and education and psychosocial support.