Case Management Advisor – March 1, 2014
March 1, 2014
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Experts: On-the-job training isn't sufficient for today's case managers
In today's complicated healthcare arena, new case managers need a strong educational program to learn all the components of the job. -
Filling vacancies always a challenge
Filling case management vacancies can be challenging, and directors often have to decide whether to recruit nurses with no experience, or experienced case managers with the mindset of their previous employer. -
HF program reduces readmissions by 49%
Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Center's heart failure disease management program reduced readmissions for heart failure by 49%. -
Embedded crisis workers help decompress ED
With diminished funding for mental health (MH) services in Pennsylvania, patients with MH or substance use concerns have been presenting to area EDs. -
All the tools in the box and no one to use them
You join a collaborative because you want access to data and ideas. -
NQF endorses Medicare cost measure