p>Initially and concurrently assesses all patients within assigned population to include but not limited to: • Accurate medical necessity screening and submission for Physician Advisor review • Care coordination that includes admitting diagnosis, medical history, current treatments, age, payment source, resources, support systems, anticipated needs, expected length of stay, appropriate level of service, special personal needs, and other relevant information.
Promotes and facilitates effective management of hospital resources from admission to discharge, collaborating with the assigned clinical team to identify patients most likely to benefit from care coordination services, to include assessing patients risk factors and the need for care coordination, clinical utilization management, and the transition to the next appropriate level of care.