Case managers need to possess a variety of skills to work effectively with patients. They need the clinical experience to perform utilization review (UR) functions, but they also need patient support and problem solving skills.
Hospitals have a little more time to get a firm grasp on CMS' 2-midnight rule. CMS recently extended the probe and educate review period for the rule by six months, through September 30, 2014.
Is your organization complying with the 2-midnight rule? Now is the time to conduct an internal audit and find out. If you don’t, a Medicare auditor may beat you to it.
Time is a valuable commodity, especially when it comes to your health. Unfortunately, many people have wasted hours in waiting rooms at hospitals across the country.
