Over the past two decades, case management research has established recommendations for optimal caseload size. These efforts were significant, contributed to evidence-based practice, and remain relevant today.
Case managers are overburdened and understaffed in hospitals across the country. With a tight job market, it’s likely that the crunch won’t lessen any time soon, so many organizations are looking to increase efficiency to ensure that they continue to meet the needs of their patients.
After being asked to go above and beyond during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and managing ongoing staffing shortages, HIM professionals are getting tangible recognition in the form of higher salaries, according to respondents of HIM Briefings’ HIM Director and Manager Salary Survey. See how your salary compares to your peers.
This week’s Medicare updates include the 2023 OPPS Proposed Rule, a report to Congress on a potential unified payment system for post-acute care, a reminder about required services under EMTALA, and more!
