The healthcare system is complex, fragmented, and costly. People (patients and caregivers) are caught in the middle and struggle daily to make sense of a convoluted system that works like no other service industry we utilize daily. So, how does the average consumer...
It’s Case Management Week, and I want to share a story about my first encounter with a patient, which led me to a career in case management. I first learned about case management in 1984 when I worked in Philadelphia in the Respiratory ICU. I was caring for a...
Whether you are on Medicare or a Medicare Advantage program, open enrollment allows you the opportunity to review your plan and make necessary changes so you are prepared for “What Ifs’. To confuse things more, Medicare open enrollment is also known as the...
As a nurse case manager, I know having a good primary care physician to partner with on my healthcare journey is essential. I have tried several doctors in my community over the years, but I felt we never were on the same page. They were always so busy; the...
In this post, I want to remind readers that September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Each of us has a role in helping to recognize people in distress and help them work through dark times. Recognizing the signs of depression and other mental health conditions...
