Popular perception of teams and groups is marked by idioms such as “the more the merrier” and “two heads are better than one,” as well as the idea that the majority rule is the best approach.
While the American Medical Association supports some of CMS’ proposals for year two of the Medicare Quality Payment Program, it is advising CMS to do more to simplify value-based payments.
Case managers today have many demands placed on them, from meeting patient needs to ensuring quality, reducing legal risks, and ensuring that care is efficient and cost-effective. In a new HCPro book, Case Management Models: Best Practices for Health Systems and ACOs, Second Edition, author Karen Zander, RN, MS, CMAC, FAAN, tackles numerous topics, focusing on how to structure case management models across the continuum of care.
An emerging case management model involving fourth-generation patient-centered care coordination may help address the shortcomings of traditional case management models, especially in high-risk populations, according to a Phoenix Medical Management, Inc., article.
