Discuss how provisions in the Affordable Care Act have influenced the significance of population health management.
Analyze the steps in the case management process to design a case management plan at the individual and population level.
Explore the effectiveness of case management as a strategy for addressing chronic illness needs.
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examine the impact of health care reform on health promotion and population health management. Utilizing the steps in the case management process you will determine the effectiveness of case management as a strategy for addressing chronic illness.
Health promotion and illness and injury prevention are key provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The ACA has expanded access to care, it emphases the need to improve the quality of care provided, and offers opportunities to foster health promotion and illness prevention that will have an effect on population health. Reimbursement changes that have resulted from this legislation have sweeping implications for healthcare organizations. Case management is an opportunity for organizations to reduce the cost of care but also demonstrate the provision of care in a safe and efficient manner.
The nursing process influences the steps in the case management process and is used to design effective case management plans and systems of care. Population health nurses can improve their practice through the systematic use of the case management process with individuals as well as targeted population groups.
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