2012-12-19 21:39:23 - The leading publisher of case management resources announces the launch of "CaseTalk - a Forum for Care Coordinators" --- an online interactive resource for case managers and other healthcare professionals on LInkedIn.

SEA GIRT, NJ, USA, December 14, 2012 --- The Healthcare Intelligence Network has launched CaseTalk - a Forum for Care Coordinators, an online discussion group where case managers can talk about best practices, news and analysis, and network with other case managers and healthcare professionals via LinkedIn.

Case management has been identified as a key driver in value-based healthcare delivery as well as a cornerstone of accountable care. With ongoing healthcare reform, case managers will continue to play a dominant, ever-changing role in the industry.

A panel of prominent case managers have been selected to act as Editorial Advisors. They will advise on current issues and advances in case management, weigh in on the needs of patients and professionals, and

review and comment on specific articles and posts.

Visit the CaseTalk forum for Care Coordinators at: www.linkedin.com/groups/CaseTalk-Forum-Care-Coordinators-4758662 ...

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Some of the questions to be posted include the following:

* What is the optimal case load for a case manager?

* What percentage of your job is spent conducting post-discharge home visits?

* Are you embedded or colocated in physician practices and other points of care?

* What case management efforts is your organization conducting to reduce hospital readmissions and avoidable emergency room visits?

* What is the frequency of case manager reviews of health risk assessment (HRA) results?

* How much do you contribute to patient satisfaction and experience?

Visit the CaseTalk forum for Care Coordinators at: www.linkedin.com/groups/CaseTalk-Forum-Care-Coordinators-4758662 ...

QUOTE ATTRIBUTABLE TO MELANIE MATTHEWS, HIN EXECUTIVE VP AND COO:

"Case managers are emerging as an instrumental force in the industry, particularly in helping to identify high-risk patients and reduce avoidable admissions and utilization of services. We hope this new, and much needed resource commands a robust exchange of conversations, and becomes the go-to resource for case managers and healthcare professionals alike."

Please contact Cheryl Miller to arrange an interview or to obtain additional quotes.

About the Healthcare Intelligence Network --- HIN is the premier advisory service for executives seeking high-quality strategic information on the business of healthcare. For more information, contact the Healthcare Intelligence Network, PO Box 1442, Wall Township, NJ 07719-1442, (888) 446-3530, fax (732) 449-4463, e-mail info@hin.com, or visit www.hin.com.