Part Three: Beyond Basics of Case Management Five-Part Series (ODW5012PT3)-Beyond Basics of Case Management Five-Part Series, Part Three Recording

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In today's session, Dr. Tony Sesta, a seasoned expert in case management, delved into the evolving roles within case management teams, focusing on integrating specialized physician roles for enhanced healthcare delivery. She emphasized the significant contributions of physician advisors, hospitalists, and emergency department (ED) physicians in shaping case management strategies and improving patient care outcomes. Dr. Sesta highlighted that physician advisors, though traditionally underutilized, play a crucial role in utilization management and resource allocation, aligning well with the goals of the Affordable Care Act. They are essential in streamlining processes to avoid unnecessary delays and costs, thereby improving patient care quality. Additionally, hospitalists are recognized for their specific skills in managing inpatient care efficiently and reducing clinical variations within the hospital setting. This role focuses on improving patient flow and engagement, which are pivotal for hospital performance metrics. Dr. Sesta also discussed the role of case management in EDs, emphasizing expedited patient transitions and proper level-of-care decisions as foundational responsibilities. She outlined the potential of novel roles such as discharge planning specialists and transition case managers to further enhance case management, advocating for the adaptation of case management roles to meet evolving healthcare demands. Finally, she addressed the importance of understanding and optimizing these roles to achieve organizational and departmental goals, ensuring that healthcare systems operate effectively within a complex regulatory landscape. The session underscored a collaborative approach, aiming to enhance efficiencies in healthcare delivery through strategic role integration.

Keywords

case management

Dr. Tony Sesta

physician roles

healthcare delivery

physician advisors

hospitalists

emergency department

utilization management

resource allocation

patient care outcomes

discharge planning

transition case managers

healthcare systems

regulatory landscape