Demonstrating the Role of Case Management in a Value Based Healthcare System

Case management is an area of healthcare that has not been fully recognized as a way of improving patient and provider satisfaction, quality, and cost containment.

Today with Value-Based Purchasing holding providers, health systems, and other professionals accountable for the work they do, case managers demonstrate the value they bring to people (patients and families) the healthcare team and the payer.

In this webinar, Anne Llewellyn will share ideas on how case managers can use data and outcomes to illustrate the value they bring to the complex and changing healthcare system.

• Define case management and its role in today’s healthcare system.
• Share healthcare metrics that can validate the value of case managers and their role in the healthcare system.
• Discuss the various areas of case management and how they work together to lower costs and assist patients, families, and healthcare professionals with navigating and transitioning through the complex healthcare system.

• Role/function/value of case management
• The importance they bring to the healthcare team
• The value they bring to the people who use the healthcare system
• Importance of case managers demonstrating their value
• How case management is changing
• Demonstrating value through quality, patient-centered care, and cost containment.
• Importance of professional development for all members of the healthcare team

As the United States transitions from a fee-for-service payment system to a value-based payment system, providers will be paid based on patient outcomes. To achieve good patient outcomes, having a strong case management team will be critical for organizations to succeed.

Case managers in all settings…..hospitals, managed care, rehabilitation, workers' compensation, home care – home care, physician practices, or whatever entry point where people receive care.

C-Suite in hospitals managed care organizations, and rehabilitation Centers that are looking to show positive outcomes in today’s value-based payment environment.

Case Management Directors who are responsible for case management departments need to demonstrate value for their departments.

All members of the healthcare team throughout the broad healthcare system.