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Care Management For Older Adults: The Roles Of Nurses, Social Workers, And Physicians
Care management programs have become more widely adopted as health systems try to improve the coordination and integration of services across the continuum of care, especially for frail older adults.
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This 2019 Health Affairs study of 410 clinicians in 363 primary care and geriatrics practices found that nearly 40% had neither a registered nurse nor a social worker, yet when both were present, social workers led social needs assessment while RNs led care coordination — and physicians' involvement in both activities declined significantly.
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