The role of case management is rapidly changing in hospitals as we strive to improve quality care and patient satisfaction at a lower cost. Ensuring your case management department is properly optimized is critical. Whether your case management leadership is in transition, or your experienced leadership needs focused support, we offer many services to help…
By Patricia Hines, PhD, RN and Kathleen Miodonski, BSN, CMAC The Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program levels penalties against hospitals with "excessive readmissions" after risk adjustments have been applied. The penalties will apply to all Medicare payments, not just payments associated with excessive readmissions. Hospitals with higher than expected 30-day readmission rates will incur penalties against…
The transition from fee-for-service ("FFS") to fee-for-value ("FFV") is a challenging journey for many healthcare organizations, but the stakes are high, and the ability of an organization to navigate the road to success in a FFV world is critical. Though most hospitals and health systems face similar strategic, operational, and financial challenges, the priorities, timing,…
LOS ANGELES, CA, January 19, 2012 – The Camden Group, a leading national healthcare business advisory firm, continues to expand its expertise in key areas affected by healthcare reform. Joining the executive team are Virginia Tyler, FACHE, Peggy Crabtree, RN, and Marge Mercury, RN, who bring proven track records of success in strategic planning, service…
The Camden Group Foresees New Care Models Taking Hold As Healthcare Reform Advances Amid Sluggish Economy Los Angeles, California, January 5, 2012 – The fragile recovery, presidential election year, and expected pivotal Supreme Court decision regarding mandating health insurance coverage will serve as a challenging backdrop this year for healthcare providers as they make more…
The Camden Group Foresees New Care Models Taking Hold As Healthcare Reform Advances Amid Sluggish Economy Los Angeles, California, January 5, 2012 – The fragile recovery, presidential election year, and expected pivotal Supreme Court decision regarding mandating health insurance coverage will serve as a challenging backdrop this year for healthcare providers as they make more…
Steve Valentine, President, The Camden Group will be presenting during Healthcare Intelligence Network’s eighth annual healthcare trends forecast. Don’t miss this webinar on key trends and opportunities for healthcare organizations in 2012! http://hin.3dcartstores.com/Healthcare-Trends-in-2012-A-Strategic-Industry-Forecast-a-45-minute-webinar-on-November-2nd-2011_p_4274.html#.TqrbtZONZME.twitter
In clinically integrated organizations, the traditional functions of utilization management and case management evolve to more seamless and coordinated care, with a focus on the multiple venues of care, health maintenance, the patient's role in care, and the management of chronic diseases. Here are the top 10 initiatives to assure that your care management function is fostering clinical integration and assuring success in new payment models.