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Care Managers Can Improve Communication With Physicians
Patients’ chronic conditions increasingly can be managed at home, but it requires highly effective communication between providers — and this is where case managers can help.
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Under MACRA, Keep Two Goals in Mind: Quality and Managing Costs
The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act likely will enhance the value of care coordination services, focusing on decreasing readmissions.
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Remote Monitoring Can Enhance Case Management and Reduce Costs
A remote monitoring program can save thousands of dollars per patient by giving case managers and providers real-time data and trends of vital signs and other health information.
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The Joint Commission’s Antibiotic Stewardship Now in Effect
Infection preventionists should be aware that with the turn of the new year, The Joint Commission’s antibiotic stewardship standard is now in effect.
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Hospitals Do Not Know Own Outcomes
Hospitals depend so much on outcomes data to determine quality, but one researcher says most hospitals don’t even know their outcomes.
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Enough Is Enough: OSHA to Issue Regulation on Violence
Taking the first step in what is likely to be a protracted political struggle, OSHA recently announced it will promulgate a federal regulation to protect healthcare workers from a shocking epidemic of violence.
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When Hiring New Staff, Which Is Priority: Experience or Passion?
Hiring new case management staff might work best if managers think outside the box of maximum nursing experience.
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Case Managers Face Cultural Barriers When Working With Refugee Populations
When working with refugee populations, case managers should be aware of cultural differences that greatly affect how these patients view disease and the American healthcare system.
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Case Management for Refugees Can Be Challenging and Rewarding
Refugees resettled in the United States often have multiple medical and social-behavioral health needs that require case management. Although their numbers are small in any single community, their needs can be a challenge.
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Presidential Order Aims to Cut Down on Regulations, But What Will it Really Mean?
The healthcare industry is optimistic that the “one-in, two-out” executive order will relieve them of some onerous regulations — but remains uncertain about the end results.