Disease Management: A Guide for Case Managers.

Description

Written specifically for case managers, this innovative reference presents a practical integration of disease management and case management to ensure comprehensive coverage of these two rapidly evolving and expanding fields. It explains and clarifies these two areas with in-depth expert commentary that offers a fresh, contemporary approach and captures both provider and payor perspectives. Its strong emphasis on evidence-based practice helps ensure that disease managers are using the best evidence to formulate the best results.

Contents


Part 1: Overview of Disease Management and Case Management

1. Overview of Disease Management
2. Disease Management Perspectives in Insurance and Managed Care
3. Predictive Modeling and Its Application to Disease and Case Management
4. Case Management: A Contemporary View
5. Roles and Functions of Case Management
6. The Diversity of Service Delivery Models


Part 2: Disease Management

7. Congestive Heart Failure
8. Diabetes Mellitus
9. Asthma
10. Catastrophic Injury
11. Long-Term Care and the Frail Elderly
12. Substance Abuse
13. Health Management of the Medically Indigent
14. Care Management of High-Risk Pregnant Women


Part 3: Disease Management and Case Management Contexts

15. Social Work and Nursing
16. Disability Legislation and Rehabilitation
17. Occupational Health, Workers' Compensation, and Rehabilitation