title: The Affordable Care Act, Medicare spending, and the case manager.
abstract: At first blush, it looks like there is welcome relief from the upward growth of Medicare spending. It is important for the case manager to look at the big picture, as there are other reasons for this downward trend, including recovery audit contractor "take backs" and cost shifting to hospitals and Medicare beneficiaries.
authors.forename: Suzanne K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Powell
mesh_terms: D019090:Case Management; D017048:Health Care Costs; D006278:Medicare; D058991:Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; D014481:United States