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Case management: past, present, future--the drivers for change
1Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. Parsippany, New Jersey, USA.
Journal of Nursing Care Quality
|October 6, 1997
Summary
Case management, integrated with demand and disease management and information systems, is a valuable tool in managed care. This article presents a model for these components within the continuum of care.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Managed care has increasingly adopted case management strategies.
- Effective healthcare delivery relies on integrated management approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a model integrating case management, demand management, disease management, and information systems.
- To outline the role of these components within the continuum of care.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual model development.
- Literature review on integrated healthcare management.
Main Results:
- A comprehensive model is proposed, illustrating the synergy between different management strategies.
- The model emphasizes the continuum of care framework.
Conclusions:
- Integrated management approaches, including case management, are crucial for optimizing healthcare delivery.
- The presented model provides a framework for implementing these integrated strategies effectively.