Health Improvement
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Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults: A Growing Epidemic
BY KELVA EDMUNDS-WALLER, DNP, RN, CCM Substance use disorders (SUD) are an epidemic in the United States; however, limited attention…
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The Need: Coordination of I/DD Services in Hospitals
BY DR. MERCEDES WILLIAMS, DBH, MPH/ID, LMSW, CCM Since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) initiation in 2010, case management has continued…
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Avoiding Readmission for HF Patients
BY YVONNE STOLWORTHY, MSN, RN Approximately 6 million Americans have heart failure (HF). More than 25% of patients readmitted to the…
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Nourishing Your Natural Instincts
BY STACEY RICHMOND, RD, LDN The urge for a plant to grow is so strong that its shoots will creatively change…
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*5* Simple Tips on How to Achieve Your Ultimate Health in 2022 and Beyond!
BY SANDRA KAHN, AP, RN, BSN It is a new year, and it is time to get serious about the future…
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Integrating Physical and Mental Social Determinants of Health
BY REBECCA PEREZ, MSN, RN, CCM Behavioral healthcare in the United States falls perilously short of being a functional, effective system.…
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Three Ways Case Managers Can Influence Return-to-Work Outcomes
BY MICHELLE DESPRES, PT, CEAS II, REAS, CETS “When patterns of injuries occur in groups of workers, an ergonomics assessment can…
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