Remove Care coordination Remove Medicare Remove Nurse Case Manager
article thumbnail

A True Example of Patient Engagement

Nurses Advocates

As nurse case managers and patient advocates, we discuss engaging our patients in their care. We called the case management department at the designated facility to understand better the surgical side of the procedure and how things were handled afterward. Friends of mine have a sister who lives in Arizona.

article thumbnail

Caring for Medically Complex Children Takes a Village

Nurse.com

In this model, nurses provide not only care but also coordination of care and can develop patient-focused care plans, which is necessary to keep everything running smoothly, according to Whitfield. Another nurse and I were the daytime care coordinators,” Whitfield said.

article thumbnail

How to Make the Best of Your Health Insurance

Nurses Advocates

Medicare and Medicaid. The other safety net policy is Medicare. Medicare provides health insurance for those over 65, those who are disabled, and those with chronic kidney disease and a few other conditions. You can also ask for a nurse case manager to help you find providers and the resources needed to meet your needs.