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This newsletter offers case studies, best practices, and how-to analysis to help case managers move patients through the care continuum efficiently and safely.
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Case Management Monthly
Issue 6, June 1, 2013 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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Case study: Revamping and improving a case management program
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Follow up with patients after discharge to improve care
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Case managers face many challenges related to patients suffering from mental health conditions
Issue 5, May 1, 2013 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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Prisoners can present prickly case management issues
A death row inmate develops a lump near his breast and is sent to a local hospital for an... -
Case study shows benefits of providing inmates with the right resources
Not only do case managers have a role to play when inmates are treated at their facilities, but... -
Preventing readmissions and complications in EN and PN patients
Patients who require nutrition support after discharge can be at risk for readmission if their...
Issue 4, April 1, 2013 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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Strategies to focus on imaging utilization
Learning objectives Identify why case managers should be concerned about the issue of... -
Observation status vs. inpatient status
Learning objectives Identify challenges in finding out if your facility is assigning... -
How to know if it's observation or inpatient
It is an ongoing challenge for case managers to determine whether a patient is more... -
New transition of care codes support efforts to reduce readmissions
The federal government has been pushing hospitals to reduce the number of preventable readmissions...
Issue 3, March 1, 2013 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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Prove your worth to higher-ups by demonstrating ROI
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Motivational interviewing strategies
When patients leave the hospital, one key factor often determines whether they'll soon need to be...
Issue 2, February 1, 2013 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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Scheduling group rounds helps bring care together
Many organizations across the country have learned that patient care is more effective when... -
Study: Social issues at the root of many readmissions
If you're looking to prevent readmissions, focusing on your patients' lifestyles in addition to... -
How to get physicians to talk to you about documentation
Solid documentation is necessary not only to prove medical necessity, but also to help case...
Issue 1, January 1, 2013 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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Use four proven strategies to reduce readmissions
Successful programs to reduce preventable hospital readmissions range from the transitional care... -
Monitor documentation for accurate LOS estimate
Ensuring detailed documentation isn't important only with respect to documenting medical necessity... -
Help physicians provide effective documentation
Physician documentation must include sufficient detail to ensure that case managers can accurately... -
Case Management Monthly 2012 index
Better chart scrutiny improves documentation. July, p. 6.