About the Author Stefani Daniels, RN, MSNA, ACM, CMAC, is founder and managing partner of Phoenix Medical Management in Pompano Beach, Florida. She is a member of the editorial boards of HCPro's Case Management Monthly, Lippincott's Professional Case Management journal, and the Case Management Society of America's (CMSA) Today. She is the coauthor of the popular text The Leader's Guide to Hospital Case Management and a contributing author to CMSA's Core Curriculum for Case Managers, Second Edition. Daniels' articles appear in many healthcare journals and magazines, and she is a popular speaker on contemporary care management at regional and national venues. Ronald L. Hirsch, MD, FACP, CHCQM, is vice president at AccretivePAS® Clinical Solutions in Chicago. He is a general internist and HIV specialist. Dr. Hirsch was the medical director of case management at Sherman Hospital in Elgin, Illinois. He is certified in healthcare quality and management by the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians. In addition, he is a member of the American Case Management Association, a member of the American College of Physician Advisors, and a fellow of the American College of Physicians. Read more
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This is not a text but looks more like a companion piece to a text book
I've been trying to find a textbook on UR/UM. This is not a text but looks more like a companion piece to a text book. This is the sort of information that I would recommend to baccalaureate students because UR/UM education is sorely lacking for nurses. But if you want a more comprehensive manual for your library, this is not i. The high price is not warranted.
W**R
No better book available!
A superb analysis of how a hospital can revitalize its system of care management and utilization review. I am aware of Ms. Daniels through her many excellent articles and presentations on this topic as well as her recognized leadership in this difficult field.
S**N
One Star
I was very disappointed with the amount of content for the cost.
O**O
reference book
basic info for a good reference
N**T
Five Stars
great read
C**E
An essential reference in a field largely populated by separate journal articles and massive tombs
I did not obtain this book through Amazon, it was provided to me by the organization I work for. I am still working my way through it, but have found it to be an excellent resource/study guide, generally presenting that which is often quite dry, in a refreshingly frank, realistic manner. For what it's worth, I would make two suggestions - as most will be using it as a primary, frequently thumbed -through self-acting manual. #1, a glossary, good Lord, it's alphabet soup in there!! #2 a spiral binding is a must for a paperback study guide.
M**Y
Must Reading for everyone who does UR
Whether you are a novice or seasoned veteran, this book is 'must' reading for all those responsible for performing Utilization Review. It is an easy to read and yet valuable compendium of the latest rules and regulations that are required knowledge for today's UR specialists and has many valuable insights to guide day- to- day practice.
E**K
A thorough and comprehensive resource for hospital case managers of all disciplines
This book is a 'MUST HAVE' for today's professional case manager, especially those practicing in hospitals. A thorough and comprehensive resource on this valuable content is challenging to find. However, this text provides a clear rendering of the fundamentals for hospital based utilization review in the current practice climate. It hits the mark for case managers of all professional backgrounds.Ellen Fink-Samnick MSW, ACSW, LCSW, CCM, CRPPrincipal, EFS Supervision Strategies
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