Case Management Advisor articles from November 2008

Case Management Advisor archives from November 2008

Chronic care program helps diabetics learn to manage their disease.
November 1, 2008... Chronic care program helps diabetics learn to manage their disease One-stop clinics, community health workers keys to success A chronic care program for diabetics at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Tucson, AZ, provides recommended care...

Patients receive all their interventions in one place.
November 1, 2008... Patients receive all their interventions in one place Three-hour group visit improves adherence to plan Monthly diabetes group visits, where patients receive all their recommended tests and examinations in one place, are an effective...

Promotoras link providers with the community.(specially trained community health workers)
November 1, 2008... Promotoras link providers with the community Bi-lingual workers connect with patient population Promotoras, or specially trained community health workers, help bridge the gap between members of the community and the medical providers...

CMs help seniors understand treatment plans.
November 1, 2008... CMs help seniors understand treatment plans Medicare project increases quality, cuts costs When selected Medicare beneficiaries being treated at University of Michigan Health System facilities are discharged from the hospital medical...

Cardiac rehab programs can improve patient health.
November 1, 2008... Cardiac rehab programs can improve patient health Education is a key to successful lifestyle change A comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation program is highly beneficial for people who have experienced a cardiac event, such as a heart...

Referral to cardiac rehab must be improved.
November 1, 2008... Referral to cardiac rehab must be improved Implement systematic approach Although research shows that cardiac rehabilitation programs, also known as secondary prevention programs, help improve the health and life expectancy of people...

Overview of performance for cardiac rehab programs.(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Overview of performance for cardiac rehab programs Details include steps for proper enrollment A new set of performance measures to increase patient enrollment in cardiac rehabilitation programs and set standards of excellence for...

Use this new tool to ID gaps in programs.
November 1, 2008... Use this new tool to ID gaps in programs Inexpensive changes result in savings Do you want to know how a health-promoting environment affects your company's bottom line? One new weapon in your arsenal is the Environmental Assessment...

Workers have high rates of 'psychological distress'.
November 1, 2008... Workers have high rates of 'psychological distress' Results may aid employee mental health efforts Nearly 5% of employees have high levels of psychological distress associated with a high likelihood of a mental disorder, reports a...

CE objectives/questions.
November 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...