Medical Case Management: Is It Cost Effective for the Employer?.
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to answer two questions: 1) Is case management cost effective from the perspective of the employer? and 2) What variables will explain the net savings realized by the employer? Findings may be useful in changing the selection criteria to identify possible cases for management. Case management is cost effective for the employer. In this study for every $1.08 spent on case management services, $4.83 was saved based upon the projected savings in medical expenses. This return is accomplished with 70% of the cases resulting in negative net savings. This indicates that more stringent selection criteria should be used in identifying cases for management. Case management is a process used by employers to oversee and coordinate the medical care received by patients. The purpose is to provide a tailored plan of care for the patient that will reduce time and minimize the cost of care. Case management is a process of planning, communicating, and coordinating the appropriate resources necessary to respond to the health care needs of the individual. The process brings together the right people, in the right place, at the right time, to provide the right services to the patient.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA185889
Entities
People
- Dennis J. Swartzbaugh
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology