Winter 2011
President’s Message: Understanding the Federal Regulations for External Review
Claire Levitt, President, Alicare Medical Management
Last summer, the federal government issued
new standards detailing how health plans and
insurers must adhere to external review guidelines. Find out what impact the guidelines will have on patients and providers, and how
Alicare is poised to help health plans comply.
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Clinical Insights: Implementing Care Treatment Plans
Julie O’Brien, Vice President, COO, Alicare Medical Management
Case management has come a long way in recent years – in this column Alicare’s vice president and COO showcases how this leading company has
successfully offered an integrated approach for case managers to provide the best possible custom care for their patients.
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Medical Director’s Notes: CDC Recommends Taking Action Against the Flu
Bernard M. Bettencourt, Jr., Medical Director, Alicare Medical Management
Nearly through the 2011 flu season, the good news is that the U.S. has avoided any serious
and uncontrollable outbreaks. We aren’t 100% out of
the woods yet, so here are some facts and frequently asked questions provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help people protect themselves.
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How Is Health IT Impacting Case Management?
The 2010 Health Information Technology Survey, released last fall, sheds light on the impact health IT (HIT) is having on the face of patient care in the U.S. The
outcome will ultimately be positive, but the concept is taking hold less quickly than anticipated, according to the research.
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Product Close Up: Meeting the New Federal External Review Requirements
Don’t lose sleep over all the new govemment regulations affecting your business – Alicare Medical Management is perfectly positioned to help your
company comply. If you want to improve financial and clinical workflows while maintaining a good standing with the Department of Labor and
HHS, make sure you read this article.
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Employee Spotlight: Meet Janice Blattenberger, RN
“Alicare Medical Management is an amazing place to work since we are such a dynamic and innovative organization,” says Janice Blattenberger, director of
business for Alicare. Ms. Blattenberger enjoys the “patient-centric” aspects of her job, and loves building relationships with those that she encounters.
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Alicare Teams with LifeWIRE® to Increase Connectivity
Alicare Medical Management is partnering with LifeWIRE to integrate its interactive mobile messaging platform into its communication services for
patients. Find out how LifeWIRE’s platform will allow providers to connect with patients in a more seamless manner, and more importantly, on a level
that is more accessible for them.
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Medical Management News
- Sleep Deprivation Denies Energy for the Body
- Patient Communication Reduces Hospital Visits
- Heart Disease Care Costs Expected to Triple
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