Case manager vs patient care manager

Differences between case manager and patient care manager duties and responsibilities

Case manager example responsibilities.

• Manage all programs operations in accordance with HRA and industry regulations, agency policies and HIPAA guidelines.
• Manage the care of patients with tuberculosis (TB) during their hospitalization and their discharge follow-up care.
• Provide clients support with basic ADL's (shopping, payee services, budgets, managing and attending appointments).
• Practice cognitive behavioral, DBT, motivational enhancement and structural family therapy.
• Practice excellent customer service and build meaningful, professional relationships with families and patients.
• Facilitate vocational rehabilitation and relate community services.
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Patient care manager example responsibilities.

• Manage complicated cases involving serious injuries, medical evacuations, cruise ship disembarkation, and repatriation of remains with compassion.
• Direct oversight of all case management and education relate to chronic disease and primary care management.
• Utilize resources such as financial and pharmacy assistance for uninsure patients to receive professional medical care upon discharge.
• Prevent unnecessary hospital admissions using keen assessment skills and redirecting to PCP's office when appropriate.
• Ensure compliance both with HIPAA and CMS, to include all audits and enrollments via Medicare.
• Plant and maintain flower beds such as mulching, fertilizing, watering, mowing, and pruning.
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