The clinical side of case management
In this guest post, Bonnie Geld, President and CEO of The Center for Case Management, explains why the clinical aspect of case management is so critical to patient care. With over 20 years of experience in the field, she offers a unique and valuable perspective on how case management improves outcomes. Bonnie will join us for a more extended conversation during our upcoming thought leadership webinar on September 20 at […]
Bariatric beds as a barrier to discharge
A recent article in the American Journal of Managed Care caught my attention because it specifically addressed transitions of care for obese patients, which now constitute more that 20% of the adult U.S. population. This study, published in the Western Journal of Nursing Research, surveyed discharge staff in Pennsylvania and Arkansas, and found that one […]
IMPACT Act Readiness Study: Findings from 80 Health Systems
Under the IMPACT Act, new rules have been proposed which require discharge planners to share quality and clinical service information with patients as a way to reduce readmissions from post-acute care. CarePort surveyed 80 health systems across the US to learn how they are responding to the proposed changes. Here are the key takeaways. High Awareness of the […]
