title: How using social work can save money under PPS.
abstract: PPS calls for every employee to work efficiently together to assure success. This article outlines the various ways social work services can be used to benefit patient care and agency financial and organizational goals. It is a "must read" for clinicians, managers, and administrators to learn more about how social workers can play an increasingly important role in all aspects of the organization.
authors.affiliation: jfs@homecarenj.org
authors.forename: J I
authors.initials: JI
authors.lastname: Sienkiewicz
mesh_terms: D017046:Cost Savings; D018574:Home Care Agencies / Q000191:economics*; D006801:Humans; D006278:Medicare / Q000191:economics*; D024382:Professional Role; D011445:Prospective Payment System; D012051:Reimbursement Mechanisms; D012052:Reimbursement, Incentive; D012947:Social Work / Q000191:economics*; D014481:United States