CCM Case Management Concepts and Principles 2

Question 1

A case manager functioning in a 'gatekeeper' role is primarily responsible for:

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Controlling access to specialist and specialty services to manage appropriate utilization

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Providing direct bedside nursing care to patients

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Admitting all patients to the hospital

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Performing diagnostic procedures and interpreting results

Question 2

Which case management model is most commonly used in insurance and managed care settings, with a primary focus on utilization management?

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Insurance/managed care utilization model

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Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model

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Social work case management model

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Public health population model

Question 3

The concept of 'levels of care' in case management refers to:

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A continuum of care settings ranging from most intensive to least intensive

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The educational credentials required of healthcare providers

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The administrative hierarchy within a hospital organization

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Tiered insurance payment structures for services

Question 4

Case management 'outcomes' are best defined as:

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Measurable results of case management interventions at the individual or population level

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Financial statements generated by healthcare facilities

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The total number of cases managed per calendar month

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Documentation requirements mandated for case managers

Question 5

The element considered most essential to an effective case manager-client relationship is:

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Trust, collaboration, and client-centered communication

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Financial incentives to motivate client compliance

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Strict enforcement of prescribed treatment plans

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Regular financial assessments of the client's resources

Question 6

'Medical necessity' criteria in case management is used to:

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Justify the clinical appropriateness and need for specific healthcare services or treatments

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Verify that a healthcare provider holds a valid medical license

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Calculate the acquisition cost of durable medical equipment

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Assess a client's personal financial ability to pay for services

Question 7

According to CMSA Standards of Practice, case managers have a professional responsibility to:

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Maintain competency through continuing education and professional development

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Advocate exclusively for cost containment on behalf of the payer

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Always prioritize employer financial interests over client needs

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Avoid involvement in situations that present ethical dilemmas