Good article on helping make doctors not only good care providers but also good managers.

The article, “How to create health care centaurs—half doctors and half managers” by Bocconi University states,

“If hospital doctors around the world often struggle to become the half-professionals and half-managers that modern healthcare organizations need, the main responsibility is not their resistance to change, but the lack of effective support from the organization, according to a study by Marco Sartirana ”

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One thing both sides of the political aisle can agree on in these 2018 midterms is that the American people were definitely concerned about Healthcare.  With the victory of many open seats to Democrats, they know have a strong say and shape in the future evolution of that healthcare system.

The article, “Democrats Won a Mandate on Health Care. How Will They Use It?” by Robert Pear explores the situation in Washington and how Democrats in the House will look to determine the future of Healthcare in opposition to the ideals held by President Trump.

The article states,

“After House Democrats’ election triumph, Nancy Pelosi’s appraisal was clear: “Health care was on the ballot, and health care won.”

But how do Democrats intend to use the power they won?”

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Readmission into hospitals is a big cost issue.  Patients with more complicated issues need extra care and management in preventing unexpected returns.  A more comprehensive and qualify based care and lessen readmission for those suffering from more complicated issues.  The article and study below look closer at why this type of care worked in lowering admission.

The article, “Focusing on Patients With Complex Medical Needs via Intense Care Management Shows Promise, AJMC^® Researchers Say” states,

“Super-utilizers,” or patients with complex health issues and frequent hospital visits, are becoming a focus of care management programs in an effort to improve patient outcomes. However, evidence on their effectiveness is slim. A study published in The American Journal of Managed Care^® (AJMC^®)found that Medicare fee-for-service patients in four states who fit this category and were enrolled in a high-intensity care management program had 37 percent fewer unplanned hospital readmissions than a matched comparison group.

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Good article on chronic care and the importance of identifying factors in that type of care.  Those certified in Healthcare Case Management can be very useful in chronic care and management of it.

The article, “Designing a high-value approach to chronic care management” by Virginia Gurley discusses factors surrounding chronic care and how better methods can factors can be employed in its deployment.  The article states,

“Eighty percent of members’ health is determined by social factors such as housing, economic position, education and social connections, so called social determinants of health. But, most healthcare organizations struggle to use social determinants data to target members for focused intervention, a recent study found.”

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It is important for these various other social factors surrounding a patient to be reviewed as the article suggests.  Please also review our Healthcare Case Management Program and see if it matches your academic and professional needs.