Health care spending is rising exponentially. In fact, U.S. health care spending is expected to increase to $4 TRILLION by 2015, or 20 percent of the gross domestic product.* Case managers serve as a patient advocate by promoting quality, cost-effective care in the demanding health care industry.
Learn to perform assessments, plan and manage patient services and care, conduct research, and analyze data utilizing the methodologies of the case management process. Incorporate case management standards of practice and utilize quality measurement tools in a multidisciplinary approach that incorporates all members of the health care team in balancing quality with cost-effective health care.
This is a unique opportunity to delve into diverse and rewarding practice areas, including acute and long-term care facilities, workers' compensation carriers, managed care organizations, and human services agencies.
Assess
Assess and identify patient needs.
Plan
Plan and manage short- and long-term goals of patients.
Implement
Ensure execution of patient plans.
Coordinate
Coordinate resources for patients with long-term care needs.
Evaluate
Monitor the effectiveness of the case management plan for clients.
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Imagine Where You Can Apply
In addition to independent practice, the options are numerous—hospitals, insurance companies, workers’ compensation carriers, health care organizations, home health agencies, acute and long-term care facilities, government agencies, and human service organizations seek case managers to work with patients and their families.†
The median expected salary of a case manager is $57,849 per year.‡
This program is designed for health and human services professionals, including registered nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, rehabilitation counselors, psychologists, and medical doctors. Click here to view the program comparison guide.
Courses Include
- Introduction to Case Management
- Case Management Process
- Case Management Tools
- Quality Measures
- Disease and Disability Management
- Case Management for Pediatric and Geriatric Populations
- Legal and Ethical Issues in Case Management
- Designing Case Management Models
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For complete course descriptions, click here.
Take the First Step
In 12 months or less, you could be on your way to a more rewarding career. Take the first step by calling 866.542.4042 (Toll Free) or click here for more information.
*National Coalition on Health Care, “Health Insurance Costs,” http://www.nchc.org/facts/cost.shtml (accessed February 2008).
†Kaplan Continuing Education’s programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, KCE does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.
‡Salary.com Salary Wizard® Basic Report, Case Manager, http://swz.salary.com/salarywizard/layouthtmls/swzl_compresult_national_HC07000024.html (accessed February 2008)
