title: Balancing quality of care and cost-effectiveness through case management.
abstract: The changing climate within the health care system has necessitated the exploration of innovative strategies to provide quality-based cost-effective care. At a time when cost, quality, and efficiency are key issues, communication and coordination are crucial. Through a deliberate, collaborative approach to goal-directed care, case management facilitates the linking of quality and cost-effective care.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Robinson
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Robinson
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Lewis
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003663:Decision Trees; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008329:Managed Care Programs; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D010351:Patient Discharge; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*