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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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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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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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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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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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Scientists Focus on Rapid Chlamydia Test
Just-released research findings indicate that a potential rapid chlamydia test delivers accurate results in about 30 minutes, which could make it possible for patients to be treated right away. Such point-of-care testing could help eliminate the need for follow-up appointments because patients would receive treatment at the time of diagnosis, say researchers.
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New Report Makes Case to Act Against Skyrocketing STDs
A new review by the National Academy of Public Administration makes a convincing case to act against skyrocketing sexually transmitted disease rates.
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Consider Vaginal Estrogen for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
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Gabapentin May Offer Treatment Option for Vulvodynia
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Are Women Getting Screened for Cervical Cancer?