December 1, 2010
Case Management Monthly

One of the more talked-about initiatives in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is the creation of accountable care organizations (ACO) and the global payment pilot projects. 

December 1, 2010
Case Management Monthly

Several facilities share their strategies for caring for IV drug users that require IV antibiotic treatment. 

December 1, 2010
Case Management Monthly

Care providers accept the general principle that patients have the right to direct their own care, but what if the patient refuses every discharge option you provide and wants to stay in inpatient care indefinitely? 

December 1, 2010
Case Management Monthly

The rules for making proper level-of-care decisions are lengthy and confusing, which makes the role of the physician advisor within the utilization review (UR) committee extremely critical.

December 1, 2010
Case Management Monthly

Condition code 44 has been problematic for hospitals since its inception in 2004 due to CMS’ unclear language, multiple changes to the observation billing rules, and inconsistent guidance.

December 1, 2010
Case Management Monthly

A hospital case management team digs into a patient's past to uncover information to help create a safe and sucessful dicharge plan.