September 1, 2010
Case Management Monthly

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed modifications to the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules in July. In light of the changes, now might be a good time to make sure you and your colleagues understand those rules. 

September 1, 2010
Case Management Monthly

Many of us dream of the day when our department achieves its targeted LOS; however, LOS perfection can create new problems

September 1, 2010
Case Management Monthly

The several different types of post-acute agencies (home health, nursing homes, hospices) and several individual agencies within those types can cause aggravation and, more importantly, delays.

September 1, 2010
Case Management Monthly

The case management department at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) developed a tool called “Ticket to Home” to prepare patients and their families for discharge.

September 1, 2010
Case Management Monthly

Hospital executives frequently use LOS to measure how well a case management staff performs, but there are other indicators, such as patient satisfaction and observation use, that prove department effectiveness.

September 1, 2010
Case Management Monthly

A case manager brings a stubborn physician to the hospital’s ethics committee