Case Management Advisor articles from October 2005

Case Management Advisor archives from October 2005

Medical management program offers advice by secured e-mail, telephone.
October 1, 2005... Medical management program offers advice by secured e-mail, telephone Aim is to help members adopt a healthier lifestyle A new, innovative medical management program by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois helps members take charge...

Predictive modeling helps identify CM candidates.(case management candidates)
October 1, 2005... Predictive modeling helps identify CM candidates Drill down to find those who will benefit most Predictive modeling is an invaluable tool in early identification of people who can benefit from case management, but using the score alone...

Take lead in filling your patients' 'perception gap'.
October 1, 2005... Take lead in filling your patients' 'perception gap' Low health literacy affects many people By Mindy Owen, RN, CRRN, CCM Chair, Commission for Case Manager Certification Rolling Meadows, IL A perception gap often...

Clinical redesign cuts LOS, reduces denials.(clinical resource management department helps reduce hospital length of stay)
October 1, 2005... Clinical redesign cuts LOS, reduces denials Model integrates case management, social work A clinical redesign project partnering social work and case management has resulted in a 15% drop in length of stay and a 66% reduction in...

Early '100,000 Lives' participant sees benefits.
October 1, 2005... Early '100,000 Lives' participant sees benefits Facility sees dramatic reductions in ventilator use One of the better known ongoing collaborations in the United States is the Cambridge, MA-based Institute for Healthcare Improvement's...

OSHA plans 4,400 unannounced visits.(Occupational Safety and Health Administration)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... OSHA plans 4,400 unannounced visits Some 4,400 workplaces deemed "high hazard" will receive unannounced comprehensive inspections from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) during fiscal year 2005-2006. OSHA announced in...

CE objectives/questions.(continuing medical education for case managers)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... 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...