Case Management

The Case Management Society of America (CMSA) released an update to its Standards of Practice in 2022, and all case managers should take note of the changes.

Samuel, a case manager, coordinates care for a severe cardiac and lung disease patient who needs a dual transplant.

Due to an evolving regulatory landscape and other factors, case managers are reevaluating approaches to appealing denials.

A patient is ready to discharge home or to the next stage of care, but a problem arises that forces them to remain in the hospital. Learn more about the three common causes of discharge delays.

The No Surprises Act seemed like a clear win for patients, but its rollout has brought about many challenges.

HHS recently released guidance on its new initiative aimed at helping states address unmet social needs and expand access to healthcare services.

One day, a woman came into the hospital after sustaining a severe head injury in an ATV accident. She was brought to the U.S. by her parents, who had not gone through proper legal channels to enter the country.

John, a medical case manager, is coordinating care for a patient who is experiencing homelessness.

Preceptors, always an important component of a case management department, have taken on new importance. The nursing shortage’s impact on case management departments has heightened the need for enhanced recruitment and necessitated multiple orientees and orientations throughout the year.

Multidisciplinary rounds can help to improve communication and streamline discharge planning. Technology, when used correctly, can be a useful tool to support those efforts.