Case Management Advisor articles from February 2007

Case Management Advisor archives from February 2007

Take depression into account when managing chronically ill members.
February 1, 2007... Take depression into account when managing chronically ill members Mental health has a big impact on physical health For many years, many people thought of depression as an imaginary disease, but the health care industry is beginning to...

Program targets members treated in primary care.(CIGNA HealthCare)
February 1, 2007... Program targets members treated in primary care Coaches' help members comply with plan Members who seek treatment for depression and anxiety from a primary care physician are getting help managing their condition through a new program...

DM behavioral health case managers work together.(disease management)
February 1, 2007... DM behavioral health case managers work together Case managers sit together, share notes A team of behavioral health case managers and disease management case managers work together to manage the care for members with chronic diseases...

Patients get support for discharge instructions.
February 1, 2007... Patients get support for discharge instructions Health plan calls members after discharge Patients who recently were hospitalized but who may not be eligible for disease management or care management programs get support in complying...

Consumer driven health plans not so alluring.
February 1, 2007... Consumer driven health plans not so alluring Enrollment almost unchanged from 2005 Americans are not signing up for consumer-driven health plans (CDHP) that offer reduced premiums with higher deductibles of $1,000 or more for...

Complacency could be deadly in pandemic.
February 1, 2007... Complacency could be deadly in pandemic Hospitals are ill-prepared, reports say Hospitals are ill-prepared to cope with even a mild pandemic and are likely to face shortages of staff, protective equipment, bed space, and other...

Statewide campaign slashes VAP rates.(Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Initiative)
February 1, 2007... Statewide campaign slashes VAP rates Follow-up provides strong support for facilities The Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) recently completed a successful pneumonia prevention program for hospital patients on ventilators, crediting...

A FREE white paper for you!
February 1, 2007... A FREE white paper for you! AHC Media appreciates the faith you have placed in us to provide you with practical, authoritative information. As a token of our gratitude for your support, we would like to provide you with the free white...

CE objectives/questions.(continuing medical education on case management)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... CE objectives After reading this issue, continuing education participants will be able to: *Identify clinical, legal, legislative, regulatory, financial, and social issues relevant to case management. *Explain how those issues...