It seems unimaginable that it’s been five years since the world witnessed the devastating attacks on the United States of September 11, 2001. On that beautiful, late-summer day in New York, Washington, D.C., and in a small town in Pennsylvania, close to 3,000 people were killed, and many more injured. It was a day most […]

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What is the number-one story you would share with another member of the healthcare team, consumer, or employer to demonstrate the value case managers bring to the system?
We received the following posts last week in response to the above question. These two stories, sent in by fellow case managers. illustrate the art of case management […]

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Those with multiple conditions cause bulk of Medicare spending growth
A new study by researchers from Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health noted that virtually all of the growth in Medicare spending over the past 15 years can be traced to patients who were treated for five or more medical conditions during the year. While […]

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This is the first week of school for many children across the United States. As healthcare professionals, continuous learning must also be part of our developmental strategies. Planning such strategies takes time – and a multitude of resources. Across My Desk is one such resource I hope you’ve found helpful in that regard. Each week, […]

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