Hospital Case Management – March 1, 2019
March 1, 2019
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Healthcare Advocates Are Sounding Alarm About Immigration Rule Change
Case managers and other healthcare providers say they noticed a trend in fall 2018 when legal immigrant Medicaid patients became concerned about visiting doctors and hospitals and using their coverage to receive preventive care.
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Summary of the Proposed Public Charge Rule Change
In October 2018, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed adjusting the definition of “public charge,” which is used to delineate noncitizens who are likely to pose a financial burden in the U.S. by relying heavily on government programs.
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How Case Managers Can Assist Immigrant Patients
Case managers across the nation say they are encountering immigrant patients who fear receiving healthcare services through Medicaid, Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
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Case Managers Can Help Patients, Physicians Understand Two-Midnight Rule
The Two-Midnight Rule has benefited hospitals in the past few years, but some facilities continue to have problems with implementing the rule.
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Stress Can Create Physical and Mental Health Problems for Case Managers
Case managers and other professionals who experience stress might suffer job dissatisfaction, depression, sleep problems, headaches, upset stomachs, and other health issues, according to the CDC.
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Physical Therapy Can Be Alternative to Opioids
Brief treatment with opioids post-surgery and opioid treatment for cancer pain still work well, but clinicians increasingly are looking for alternatives for chronic pain.
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Interdisciplinary Care Rounds: A Key Strategy for Improving Case Management Outcomes, Part 1
In recent years, emerging best practice care rounding models have changed the face of how healthcare professionals perform rounds. Although these models result in better outcomes for patients, they remain an elusive, often misunderstood tool.