Case Management Advisor articles from May 2008

Case Management Advisor archives from May 2008

Software improves productivity, saves time for field-based case managers.
May 1, 2008... Software improves productivity, saves time for field-based case managers Documentation, reports, letters completed in real-time Not long ago, case managers for Medical Management International lugged huge cases of patient files with...

Reducing 'frequent fliers' in the emergency room.
May 1, 2008... Reducing 'frequent fliers' in the emergency room Medicaid members connect with primary care By using a combination of education and case management, Molina Healthcare of Michigan has decreased the number of members who frequently visit...

Nurse practitioner model improves care for elderly.
May 1, 2008... Nurse practitioner model improves care for elderly Proactive approach keeps patients out of the hospital A nurse practitioner-led care management model has resulted in lower costs, better care, and high patient satisfaction ratings for...

Should employees be given cash to lose weight?
May 1, 2008... Should employees be given cash to lose weight? Investment pays off - at least for the short term Many employers give premium reductions to workers who complete health risk assessments or attend weight loss programs, and some firms are...

Flexible workplaces are healthier for employees.
May 1, 2008... Flexible workplaces are healthier for employees Let employees structure their own schedules Employees who perceived greater flexibility in their workplace were more likely to engage in more frequent physical activity, stress management...

Obese more likely to return after surgery.(Clinical report)
May 1, 2008... Obese more likely to return after surgery Medically disabled Medicaid patients who are obese and have bariatric surgery are more likely to return to work than those who don't have surgery, according to a new study..sup.1 Obesity is...

Findings of Kaiser report reveal progress, pitfalls.(Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured)
May 1, 2008... Findings of Kaiser report reveal progress, pitfalls Major findings of a recent report by the Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured include the following: 1. Some 32 states, including Washington, DC, took actions to increase...

CE objectives/questions.
May 1, 2008... 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...