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Learning from Corporate Models of Case Management
As healthcare systems continue to merge, and larger systems acquire smaller ones, case management models need to adapt to accommodate the changes in size and structure.
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Self-Management Techniques for Patients with Chronic Illnesses
People with chronic diseases were more engaged — regardless of depression or anxiety — when enrolled in a chronic disease self-management education program.
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Case Management Program Aims to Save Lives of Opioid Users in Kentucky
Case management can help some of the most challenging clients, such as people who are returning from jail and who are struggling with opioid use disorder. A study of people with opioid use issues in rural Kentucky revealed a case management program could help them improve their lives, help them remain substance-free, and stay out of jail.
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Updates to CMS Outpatient Rules
In July, CMS issued proposed rules that could raise Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System rates in 2023.
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Cultural Context Is Important When Building Patient Trust
Recent research shows health inequities have worsened since the COVID-19 pandemic began. More work is needed to improve medical care and interactions between African American patients and mostly European American healthcare providers. This also means case managers, whose job is to build trust with patients, will have to work hard to bridge cultural divides and distrust.
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FDA Authorizes Updated Boosters to Protect Against Omicron
Agency prepares for potential cold weather COVID-19 case spike with latest vaccine solution.
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Is It Possible to Sway Hesitant Patients to Take the COVID-19 Vaccine?
A survey conducted in a small New York county reveals some challenges moving forward.
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COVID-19 Infection More Likely to Inflame Heart Than Vaccine
Researchers noted patients were much more likely to be afflicted with myocarditis after a SARS-CoV-2 infection than after receiving a vaccine.
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Promote Safety Helmet Use Among Children
The American Academy of Pediatrics encourages precautionary measures to prevent sports-related head injuries.
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U.S. N95 Respirator Supply Finally Deemed Adequate
Federal regulators remove devices from shortage list.