News & Analysis

Q&A: Improving case manager and physician communication

October 4, 2017
Medicare Web

Q:  My case management staff is having trouble communicating with the physicians at our facility. What skills can I teach my staff to improve communication? 

NQF roadmap looks to eliminate healthcare disparities

October 3, 2017
Medicare Web

The National Quality Foundation recently released a roadmap that lays out four actions healthcare systems and payers can take to reduce disparities.

From the Director's Desk: The case manager composition of your department

October 2, 2017
Case Management Monthly

by June Stark, RN, BSN, MEd

Q&A: Authorization denials

October 2, 2017
Medicare Web

How can we work toward avoiding denials related to authorization issues?

Complex Case: Managing a complex postpartum case

October 2, 2017
Case Management Monthly

Mrs. X, a 30-year-old pregnant mother of two with a supportive husband, is admitted to a Midwest rural hospital. She delivers the baby soon after, and the birth is uneventful.

Patient portals and HIPAA: Upholding security and patient rights

October 2, 2017
Briefings on HIPAA

Patients and providers have more access to information than ever before. An EHR can put a patient’s entire medical history at a provider’s fingertips.

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