title: Evaluating the effectiveness of case management plans.
abstract: Case management plans have been used as a strategy for quality improvement and cost containment of healthcare. The authors discuss the methods used for evaluating the effectiveness of these plans. Variance analysis and measuring expected outcomes of care are the main themes. The authors also present one hospital approach to outcomes management that can be used by healthcare administrators to evaluate patient-care outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, USA.
authors.forename: H A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Tahan
authors.forename: T G
authors.initials: TG
authors.lastname: Cesta
mesh_terms: D002985:Clinical Protocols / Q000592:standards*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States