It’s Monday morning and case manager Kim is sitting in her office. She starts her day by printing her patient care unit census. She reads through each of the patient names on the census when one catches her attention.
Q: The new Important Message from Medicare (IM) form must be used starting April 1. What are the most important changes we should be aware of as we adjust to the updated version of the form?
The countdown has started. On April 1, hospitals must begin using the three revised CMS beneficiary notices. The old notices can be used through March 31, but not after that date.
Q: What are some of the challenges organizations may face when attempting to meet the new discharge planning requirements? What is the best way to handle these issues?
Julie, a psychiatric case manager, is concerned about her patient Henry, who is 32 years old with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder that his physician is managing with a daily dose of Seroquel®.
