Case Management Advisor articles from March 2005

Case Management Advisor archives from March 2005

Multilayered DM programs help members stay healthy: population-based initiatives win accolades for health plan.(disease management programs)
March 1, 2005... A series of award-winning population-based and multilayered disease management programs has resulted in high member satisfaction ratings, improved HEDIS scores, and decreased utilization over time by members in the program for Anthem Blue Cross...

Plan rewards members for healthy behavior: on-line program encourages changes in lifestyles.
March 1, 2005... Blue Shield of California is taking a different approach to cutting health care costs--rewarding members for engaging in activities aimed at improving their health. Members who are participating in the two-year pilot project log onto the...

Approach helps CMs show their effectiveness: set goals and measure your progress.(Guest Column)(case managers)
March 1, 2005... Case managers know that their services potentially can benefit their clients health, wellness, and autonomy. That impact, however, may not routinely be measured against specific performance indicators. Case management services can produce...

Communication is key to client satisfaction: tips for communicating about pain management.(Guest Column)
March 1, 2005... Everyone who works in health care has a list of ideas for what needs to be done to improve client satisfaction, but one theme appears to be a common thread throughout: communication. "Communication is always a challenge," says Jan Jones,...

Do things right, and return to work won't go wrong: employers can take steps to avoid mistakes.(Guest Column)(bringing injured workers back into the workplace)
March 1, 2005... When an employee is out of work for an extended period with an injury or illness, his or her absence creates a physical and emotional void. The work needs to be done, and coworkers and supervisors look forward to the employee's return. That is,...

Tools to help improve teaching, communication: tailor methods to needs of the organization.(Guest Column)(preparing patients for safe discharge)
March 1, 2005... In an effort to spur documentation, standardize teaching, and ensure patients will be ready for a safe discharge, many institutions utilize checklists, guidelines, and teaching plans. However, the implementation of these tools doesn't...

CE questions.(continuing medical education)
March 1, 2005... 9. Members identified for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield's disease management programs receive regular mailings about their condition how often? A. Every month B. Every six months C. Annually D. At least quarterly 10....

It's not over: prepare for a strange flu season.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... This year is a wild card, and anything still could happen. First, we had a dangerous shortage of influenza vaccine, followed by many high-risk people who couldn't get or decided to forgo immunization. Fortunately, this has been a mild flu...