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Understanding Medicare: A Guide for Case Managers
Navigating Medicare options can be overwhelming for both case managers and the individuals they support. Understanding the basics of Medicare coverage is essential...
3 Ways Medicaid Case Managers Can Improve Cardiovascular Outcomes
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are a top concern for Medicaid Managed Care plans. A group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels, CVD is the leading cause of...
4 Key Ways Care Managers Can Support Senior Independence During National Senior Independence Month
National Senior Independence Month is the perfect opportunity for care managers to empower older adults with tools and resources that enhance their quality of...
Medicaid Managed Care: 5 Ways to Close Care Gaps
Medicaid managed care provides health care and long-term services and supports (LTSS) to more than 92 million people in the U.S. Medicaid and dual eligible members...
CareManager360: The Ultimate Solution for Streamlining Care Management
Care management agencies and Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) face the challenge of efficiently managing Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) referrals and...
Why Recommend a Medical Alert Device to Your Clients?
Case managers play a critical role in ensuring their clients receive the right tools and resources to live safely and independently. One essential tool that can...
What Case Managers Need to Know About Medical Alert Devices
As a case manager, ensuring the safety and well-being of your members is a top priority. Personal emergency response systems (PERS), also known as medical alert...
Can Physical Therapy Prevent Senior Falls?
Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults, with more than one in four adults over 65 experiencing a fall each year. These falls can lead to serious...
How Fall Detection Works: A Guide for Case Managers
As a case manager, ensuring the safety and well-being of your clients is a top priority. Many of the individuals you support, including older adults and those with...
Understanding Medicare: A Guide for Case Managers
Navigating Medicare options can be overwhelming for both case managers and the individuals they support. Understanding the basics of Medicare coverage is essential in helping clients make informed decisions about their healthcare. This guide provides an overview of...
3 Ways Medicaid Case Managers Can Improve Cardiovascular Outcomes
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are a top concern for Medicaid Managed Care plans. A group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels, CVD is the leading cause of death in the U.S., costing $251 billion a year in direct medical costs. Medicaid case managers and care...
4 Key Ways Care Managers Can Support Senior Independence During National Senior Independence Month
National Senior Independence Month is the perfect opportunity for care managers to empower older adults with tools and resources that enhance their quality of life. Independence is key to seniors’ well-being, allowing them to maintain their dignity, confidence, and...
Medicaid Managed Care: 5 Ways to Close Care Gaps
Medicaid managed care provides health care and long-term services and supports (LTSS) to more than 92 million people in the U.S. Medicaid and dual eligible members are vulnerable, hard-to-reach populations who often have a myriad of factors that affect access and...
CareManager360: The Ultimate Solution for Streamlining Care Management
Care management agencies and Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) face the challenge of efficiently managing Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) referrals and ongoing member support. CareManager360, a proprietary platform developed by MedScope, simplifies this...
Why Recommend a Medical Alert Device to Your Clients?
Case managers play a critical role in ensuring their clients receive the right tools and resources to live safely and independently. One essential tool that can make a significant impact is a medical alert device. These personal emergency response systems (PERS) are...
What Case Managers Need to Know About Medical Alert Devices
As a case manager, ensuring the safety and well-being of your members is a top priority. Personal emergency response systems (PERS), also known as medical alert devices, can play a crucial role in helping individuals remain safe and independent in their homes. These...
Can Physical Therapy Prevent Senior Falls?
Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults, with more than one in four adults over 65 experiencing a fall each year. These falls can lead to serious injuries, long-term health complications, and reduced independence. However, falls are not an inevitable...
How Fall Detection Works: A Guide for Case Managers
As a case manager, ensuring the safety and well-being of your clients is a top priority. Many of the individuals you support, including older adults and those with chronic conditions, are at risk of falls. MedScope’s personal emergency response systems (PERS) with...
Fall Costs, Risks, and Prevention: Supporting Case Managers in Fall Management
Falls among older adults are a significant concern, impacting both health outcomes and healthcare costs. According to the CDC, over 800,000 older adults are hospitalized each year due to fall-related injuries, such as hip fractures or head trauma. Case managers play a...