A Guide to Referrals
What case managers need to know about referring physicians and post-acute providers Discharge planners and case managers may encounter physicians who insist upon making referrals to specific post-acute providers. These physicians may...

Caring for Caregivers
Those who provide care are often at need themselves Caregiver burden is a growing public health concern. Recent estimates reveal that more than 52 million caregivers are providing long-term care in the home setting. These numbers are...

The Convenience Factor
SMALL IN SIZE, RETAIL CLINICS SCORE BIG ADVANTAGES FOR PATIENTS Two-thousand and eight has been an off-year for convenient care clinics.The industry figures to wrap up its year-end expansion at a paltry 85 percent growth.Yes,paltry...