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Paula Casey

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Case management redesign in a managed care system: one company's experience.

Strategies for redesign are necessary in successful managed care organizations as the member population grows and changes. This article presents a redesign project initiated by a managed care plan located in the Southwest region of the United States, where the rural frontier blends with metropolitan cities in a culturally diverse population. The focus of this project is the redesign of the Health Services department in which case management resides.

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Redesigning case management in managed care: an eclectic approach: from city to ranch.

Case management programs are a common approach to managing the quality and cost of services in managed care organizations. Once developed these programs may grow stagnate as the managed care member population grows and changes. This article presents a redesign project initiated by a managed care organization located in a rural Southwest region of the United States. Nursing theory and case management standards of practice form the basis of the redesign project and will be discussed. The case management model, including roles and responsibilities of staff, are presented. Results and future implications are identified.

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Implementing a predictive modeling program, part 1.

Effective predictive modeling is a powerful, statistically valid tool, which identifies individuals at increased future risk of an untoward health event. This article looks at one company's experience in developing a successful program; the issues related to an effective implementation strategy; and lessons learned during the process. The goal is to implement the right intervention, at the right time, for the right patient.

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