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Case Management
Medicare Case Management Demonstration Project
Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, affiliated hospitals and Mercy Clinics have been selected to participate in a Medicare funded research project at Mercy, which will ultimately benefit you. This Medicare Case Management Demonstration Project is one of only 15 across the country.
Purpose
The primary purpose of this research project is to improve patient health,
improve access to health care services and decrease the cost to Medicare.
More than 600 Medicare beneficiaries are needed to participate locally.
How does the project work?
One half of those participating will receive current Medicare health care services
as usual. The other half will receive case management along with the usual
Medicare health care services. Medicare will compare the cost of receiving
care with case management to the cost of receiving care without case management.
What is case management?
A nurse, nurse practitioner or social worker will work with you and your doctor
to manage your health care needs. The case manager will identify your health
care needs early on to avoid serious complications and to address the problems
or barriers that keep you from getting the care needed, thereby avoiding
unnecessary hospitalizations.
What is the cost?
There is no cost to you for participating.
How do I participate?
If you are interested in participating in the Medicare Case Management Demonstration
Project and would like more information before making a decision, please
call 641.422.6391 or 800.433.3883, ext. 6391, or ask your doctor during today's
visit. An appointment will be scheduled for a case manager to visit with
you and thoroughly explain the project before you give your consent.