Case Managers Can Help With Overcrowded EDs and Hospitals

The key to improving bed flow and efficiency is to implement a program that increases morning discharges, freeing up space earlier for additional patients.

Best Practices in Improving Morning Inpatient Bed Access

One hospital has developed a nine-step program involving case managers to improve patient flow and discharge efficiency.

Case Management Program Helps Cancer Patients Navigate Care

Patients with high-acuity needs require 24-hour assistance every day, and families can easily become burned out from filling this role.

Motivational Interviewing Gains Strength in Patient-centered Care

An increasingly prominent practice centers on motivational interviewing as a way to help patients change behaviors, with a focus on helping them understand why those changes are needed.

Bundled Payment Program ‘Changed the Landscape of Case Management’

Healthcare professionals are continuing to evaluate the progress of bundled payments as a way to manage the care received by patients.

What Does Population Health Really Mean for Case Managers and Social Workers?

Population health has a fundamental goal to help high-risk individuals with chronic conditions to remain as healthy as possible for as long as possible.