Case Management Advisor 2014-03-01

Experts: On-the-job training isn't sufficient for today's case managers

In today's complicated healthcare arena, new case managers need a strong educational program to learn all the components of the job.

Filling vacancies always a challenge

Filling case management vacancies can be challenging, and directors often have to decide whether to recruit nurses with no experience, or experienced case managers with the mindset of their previous employer.

HF program reduces readmissions by 49%

Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Center's heart failure disease management program reduced readmissions for heart failure by 49%.

Embedded crisis workers help decompress ED

With diminished funding for mental health (MH) services in Pennsylvania, patients with MH or substance use concerns have been presenting to area EDs.

All the tools in the box and no one to use them

You join a collaborative because you want access to data and ideas.

NQF endorses Medicare cost measure

Case Management Advisor – March 1, 2014

March 1, 2014

Experts: On-the-job training isn't sufficient for today's case managers

Filling vacancies always a challenge

HF program reduces readmissions by 49%

Embedded crisis workers help decompress ED

All the tools in the box and no one to use them

NQF endorses Medicare cost measure