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Why EHR adoption doesn’t mean the end of paper in healthcare | EHRintelligence.com

Why EHR adoption doesn’t mean the end of paper in healthcare | EHRintelligence.com | Case Management in Health Care | Scoop.it
While EHR adoption will lessen the role of paper records and documents in clinical settings, it will not eliminate them altogether, explains CIO John Kenagy.
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How does electronical technology affect good paperworking in case management?  This article still feels the need for paperwork and good old fashion skill sets

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June 10, 2013 5:16 PM
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Health Spending Decline Tied to Economy? | PayerFusion CEO's Blog

Health Spending Decline Tied to Economy? | PayerFusion CEO's Blog | Case Management in Health Care | Scoop.it
Many are considering whether the decline in healthcare spending is mostly attributed to the economy or new healthcare reform.
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Many feel the economy has affected spedning in healthcare.  People are allowing nagging injuries or health issues to continue. This is not good. If you are interested in case management education, please review the program

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Mobile billing service is in healthcare industry's future - HealthCare Connected Initiative

Mobile billing service is in healthcare industry's future - HealthCare Connected Initiative | Case Management in Health Care | Scoop.it
There has been a dramatic increase in the use of smartphones and tablets in healthcare, from both a provider and patient standpoint.
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Case Managers and their dealings with payment options will drastically change in the future as mobile billing services take over the industry's future

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June 5, 2013 10:50 AM
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Is It The Insurer’s Responsibility To Pay Out Of Network Physician Providers?

Is It The Insurer’s Responsibility To Pay Out Of Network Physician Providers? | Case Management in Health Care | Scoop.it
The answer is an obvious “yes”. But most medical practices tiptoe around the out of network issue.
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Case Management and insurance issues are always interwoven.  If you are interested in learning more about case management, then please review the program

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Strategies for Improving Medication Adherence | PayerFusion CEO's Blog

Strategies for Improving Medication Adherence | PayerFusion CEO's Blog | Case Management in Health Care | Scoop.it
Two out of three Americans do not take medications as prescribed. Poor adherence to prescribed medication leads to higher healthcare costs, unnecessary utilization
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Case Management strategies can maybe help mointor this issue.  If you are interested in becoming a case manager, then please review the site

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June 3, 2013 10:15 AM
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Revealing the Best-Kept ‘Secret’ of Case Management

Revealing the Best-Kept ‘Secret’ of Case Management | Case Management in Health Care | Scoop.it
Amidst all the talk about how to improve quality, efficiency and efficacy in health care these days, case management sometimes feels like the best kept secret.
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With new ideals in health care management emerging, sometimes we forget the best part which is the human element.  Many nurses are case managers and give a high quality level of professionalism and care.

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Medical case managers help patients and families navigate complex health-care situations

Medical case managers  help patients and families navigate complex health-care situations | Case Management in Health Care | Scoop.it
"When families have someone who is sick and they don't know what to do or where to turn, a strong case manager to help is a great resource," said Dott Andrew, director of case management for The Methodist Hospital in Houston.
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As health care continues to grow and evolve, health care case managers will become even more important.  If you are a health care professional or register nurse, then please review our case management program.

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Basic Concepts of Health InsuranceAIHCP Health Care Blog

Basic Concepts of Health InsuranceAIHCP Health Care Blog | Case Management in Health Care | Scoop.it
This is just a basic over view of insurance for case managers
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This is a basic review of health insurance with some do's and do not's for people buying health insurance and things case managers should make sure their patients understand.

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June 11, 2013 3:23 PM
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Patient Tracker - Medical apps for Healthcare professionals

Patient Tracker - Medical apps for Healthcare professionals | Case Management in Health Care | Scoop.it
Patient Tracker, a mobile app for Android Tab and iPad. This app helps to medical professional’s doctors and nurses to collect patient medical information. The…
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Technology for Case Managers continues to grow and help case managers better manage their patients and various records

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June 7, 2013 11:06 AM
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Patient-Centered Care: The New Definition of Case Management? - Page 3 of 3 :: Dorland Health

Patient-Centered Care: The New Definition of Case Management? - Page 3 of 3 :: Dorland Health | Case Management in Health Care | Scoop.it
Patient-centered case management is more than a phrase that is gaining popularity across health and human services. It is a philosophy whose time has come.
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This article is good for understanding the importance of the patient in all case management

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The role of the case manager is being redefined as patient care continues to evolve.  With more patient centered care, the case managers role will be based upon good outcomes.

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June 6, 2013 12:43 PM
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Kidney Outcomes Worse For Uninsured

Kidney Outcomes Worse For Uninsured | Case Management in Health Care | Scoop.it
Uninsured patients are more likely to progress to kidney failure and die from it than those who are covered by public or private insurance, researchers reported.
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A sad stat and something that needs to be rectified within the health field.  Case Managers deal wtih the uninsured, how can they help?

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June 5, 2013 10:42 AM
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7 Steps To Reduce Claim Denials and Recoup Lost Revenue | BHM Healthcare Solutions

7 Steps To Reduce Claim Denials and Recoup Lost Revenue | BHM Healthcare Solutions | Case Management in Health Care | Scoop.it
Denied claims are one of the largest areas of lost revenue for health care organizations. They are also one of the simplest things to quantify, address and correct.
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A good article for case managers on reducing claim denials.  A case manager can work for the patient in this cases.

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June 3, 2013 10:20 AM
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5 Ways Case Managers Contribute to a Hospital's Bottom Line | Quality

5 Ways Case Managers Contribute to a Hospital's Bottom Line | Quality | Case Management in Health Care | Scoop.it
5 Ways Case Managers Contribute to a Hospital's Bottom Line
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Case Managers can help improve any hosptial with their know how and professional abilities to reduce readmission and better outcome management. This article lists five important things Case Managers do for the hostpial and patient

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June 3, 2013 10:11 AM
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The New 'Just-in-Time' Consultants: Medical-Home Case Managers | Curaspan Health Group, Inc.

The New 'Just-in-Time' Consultants: Medical-Home Case Managers | Curaspan Health Group, Inc. | Case Management in Health Care | Scoop.it
The medical home is pushing case managers’ networking and versatility skills as they navigate between levels of care.
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Case Managers are being tested more and more in their diversity as they also serve patients from acute care to home care. This challenge will be met with newly trained case managers who are educated with up to date certifications

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My Specialty: Case Management Nursing

My Specialty: Case Management Nursing | Case Management in Health Care | Scoop.it
Shannon Brown, RN, MSNNurse Manager for Case Management Dept., Maternal Child Case ManagerHoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Newport Beach, CAHow long have you been a nurse, and what is your career history?
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Two good interviews on the impact of case management in the lives of these two nurses.  AIHCP also offers opportunities in Case Management Training.

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Big Data and the Coming New Value Proposition for Disease, Care and Wellness Management Providers - The Doctor Weighs In

Big Data and the Coming New Value Proposition for Disease, Care and Wellness Management Providers - The Doctor Weighs In | Case Management in Health Care | Scoop.it
RT @Docweighsin: @DisMgtCareBlog #BigData and the Coming New Value Proposition for #Disease, #Care and #Wellness Management Providers http://t.co/ytORRYL04E
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An insightful article. Case management in health care continues to grow all of the time. There is much new emphasis on data analysis regarding patient outcomes. We see more and more technology developments in collecting and analyzing such data for case management. #casemanagement

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