The COVID-19 pandemic significantly affected the case management department's workflow, primarily due to staff relocation to a remote setting. As the pandemic regulations roll back, the collateral effects are becoming evident.
The Important Message from Medicare (IM) Form-CMS-10065 is a document designed to inform hospitalized patients receiving inpatient services of their discharge appeal rights.
If your case management department is short-staffed, you’re not alone. Many organizations are struggling with unfilled positions and overburdened staff.
Telehealth has provided new opportunities to connect patients with needed care after they leave the hospital. But some challenges remain, such as addressing the needs of people with limited English proficiency using remote services.
The most recent COVID-19 virus variants have forced hospitals to confront a crunch in patient volume. One of the major challenges has been patient throughput, ensuring a timely transition for patients who no longer require an acute level of hospital care.
