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Regulatory issues
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Incorporating Frailty Standards into Case Management

By TIFFANY FERGUSON, LMSW, CMAC, ACM
The Age-Friendly Hospital Rating, introduced as part of the CMS 2025 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Final Rule (HHS, 2024), highlights an opportunity for case managers to play a pivotal role in enhancing care for older adults.

Malpractice
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Minimizing The Risk Of Case Management Malpractice

BY SANDRA L. LOWERY, RN, BSN, CCM Serving as a case management expert and expert witness for litigation related to case managers facing an allegation of professional malpractice, I have developed an understanding of the importance of legal risk management. Of utmost importance is the need for case managers to…