Case Management Advisor – September 1, 2015
September 1, 2015
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New Pain Relief Model Serves Rural Areas
A group of healthcare professionals in Washington created TelePain to address pain management options for people with fewer options.
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Here’s how the TelePain program reaches patients
The University of Washington in Seattle addresses the need for pain management experts to reach underserved communities through a TelePain program that incorporates case management practices and a community of practice.
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Senior initiative reduces admissions by 50%
A new initiative addressing healthcare needs of an aging population has resulted in a 50% reduction in admissions for enrolled seniors.
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Adjusting CM services in a transition-focused world
Since readmissions often result from inappropriate discharge planning or discharging patients when they’re not prepared to manage themselves after discharge, one solution is to increase the involvement of case managers in the transition.
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Medicare proposes paying for advance care planning
Proposed changes to the 2016 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule includes a provision for two new advance care planning codes. These would be used to pay for a provider’s time discussing patient choices for advance directives and completing necessary forms.
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Choose your words carefully
Some commonly used medical terms may mislead patients and family members, leading to misunderstandings about prognosis.
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Never events usually are traced to multiple human factors, not just a root cause
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have confirmed that most never events can be traced back to multiple human factors rather than just one root cause.