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The Growing Role of Nurse Case Managers

Diversity Nursing

Acting as a liaison between patients, health care providers, and health insurers. Educating patients and their families on relevant health-related matters. Keeping track of health outcomes and suggesting possible treatment changes. Primary responsibilities include: Evaluating a patient's medical history.

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Medicare Care Compare: Publicly reported performance measures

American Nurse

With understanding of these reported measures, nurses can lead improvements in healthcare with evidence-based practice that improves patient outcomes and reduces healthcare costs. Medicare, the largest payer of medical expenses in the United States, provides primary health insurance for more than 60 million beneficiaries.