Case Management Advisor – December 1, 2007
December 1, 2007
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Disease management program lowers hospital readmission days
A post-hospital disease management program for patients who have lengthy stays in the intensive care unit can reduce readmission lengths of stay and pay for itself, a study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University has shown. -
Prevention program takes aim at osteoporosis
When case managers at Geisinger Health Plan get in touch with members, screening for risk of osteoporosis is a routine part of the conversation. -
CMs educate members on appropriate ED use
Faced with rising costs for emergency department visits among its members, Physicians Health Plan of Mid-Michigan's FamilyCare Medicaid program launched an emergency room case management pilot program to help control inappropriate emergency department use. -
Increased awareness needed for thyroid disease
More people need to be aware of the impact an underactive or overactive thyroid has on their health. -
Companies may save with help from OSHA
Occupational health managers are dramatically improving safety with the help of a seemingly unlikely ally: the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). -
Disease management plan helps unfunded patients
A disease management program implemented by nurse case managers helps chronically ill, unfunded patients cared for by the North Broward Hospital District avoid hospitalizations and emergency room visits.