December 1, 2021
Case Management Monthly

The 2022 OPPS final rule is out, and as predicted, CMS reversed its plan to eliminate the inpatient-only list over the next three years.

December 1, 2021
Case Management Monthly

The story isn’t all that unusual these days. A case management director was seriously short-staffed and lacking case management social workers. When yet another seasoned social work staff member resigned, the department was forced to put a newly hired social worker in the position of preceptor for newly hired personnel.

December 1, 2021
Case Management Monthly

Past research has found that sexual and gender minority groups have a higher risk for health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease and mental health disorders, including anxiety and depression.

December 1, 2021
Case Management Monthly

The social worker's role as an expert discharge planner was propelled forward when many hospitals implemented the Case Management Triad Model.

December 1, 2021
Case Management Monthly

A case manager uncovers that emotional trauma is the culprit of a patient's chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation.