Head Cases by Michael Mason hits stores

Michael Mason, a fellow case manager from Brookhaven Hospital in Tulsa, Okla., has written a book on traumatic brain injury. The book was released last week and is receiving good reviews from the mainstream press. Take time to read the review in the New York Times and then head out to your local bookstore to get your own copy. Congratulations, Michael! Click here for the review.

Leadership, as defined by women of Generation Y

An article in Fast Company shares a story of why Generation Y women don’t relate to the traditional notion of leadership. They’re more interested than previous generations were in making the world a better place, and they want to work for socially responsible companies. Click here for the story.

Home visits keep elderly, disabled independent

House calls are making a comeback in Boston to help the elderly, disabled and chronically ill retain their independence. Nurse practitioners make many of the visits and often bring a laptop computer to connect to support services at their clinic or hospital. Click here for the report.

U.S. health care not ready for baby boomer surge

The Institute of Medicine issued a new report that says the U.S. health care workforce is not ready for the coming surge of aging baby boomers and must urgently find ways to increase the number and training of workers. The report calls for the federal government to require more training for direct-care workers and for Medicare to raise reimbursement rates for geriatric specialists to attract and keep people in the specialty. Click here for the report.

Community clinics struggle with increased patient load

A weakening economy, a higher cost of living and job losses have created long lines at community clinics that offer free health care. Read the article on a clinic in Florida that shares its experience with meeting the needs of the uninsured and underinsured. Click here for the story.