Applying geriatric case management in your medical group practice.
One of the biggest questions medical groups will have to answer in relation to America's shifting demographics is how to deal with the diverse needs of the elderly effectively. Authors Candace Bruno and Cheryl Schraeder believe one alternative is a case management approach. Their article presents ways in which other medical groups are using case management to meet the needs of the elderly.
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