Implementing a chronic disease management program (DMP) to specifically target the COPD patient population will improve the quality of care patients receive and increase hospital revenue as readmissions are decreased. A COPD DMP would also bridge the gap between the hospital and home, improving the continuity of care patients receive. This can be achieved by finding a successful model of care used by hospitals with a DMP in place and with financial assistance from the federal government. Even though the initial and ongoing expenditures associated with a DMP are costly, I believe the overall benefits outweigh the expense and the program would pay for itself once fully established.