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A new study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that deaths due to poor diet and physical inactivity rose by 33% over the past decade and soon may overtake tobacco as the leading preventable cause of death.
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With only nine organizations receiving accreditation through its Partnership for Human Research Protection (PHRP), the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and its partner in the effort, the National Commission on Quality Assurance (NCQA) have jointly decided to dissolve the agency.
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As technological advancements make it possible to quickly and easily scan large numbers of medical records to conduct research, there is increasing public concern about the possible intrusions to patient privacy.
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Salaries for case management are increasing, but the vast majority of case managers are working far more than the traditional 40-hour week and in many cases are being asked to be more than ever before, according to respondents to the 2005 Hospital Case Management Salary Survey.
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Under the banner of a comprehensive initiative called Operational Excellence, employees at Portland, OR-based Providence Health System are working to help their organization meet its strategic goals, says Nancy Roberts, regional director for integrated performance and Six Sigma champion.
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Providence Health System is pulling out all the stops as it focuses this year and next on improving patient throughput at its three Portland, OR-area hospitals, says Kathy Campbell, black belt project manager for health services integration.
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At the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, the case management support team is in an off-site Resource Center.
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Spartanburg (SC) Regional Healthcare System has just started using health management extenders bachelors-prepared staff who work side-by-side with the hospitals health management specialists. The hospital also hires people with an associate degree and at least three years experience in health care.
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At St. Vincents Medical Center in Jacksonville, FL, three different staff positions handle duties that traditionally have been performed by case managers and social workers.
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Delegating nonprofessional functions to a clerical staff can help improve your productivity as a case manager and give your licensed clinical staff more time to spend with patients, according to some case management experts.