What an Independent Medical Care Management Practice Does
An independent medical care management practice serves as a patient-centered advocate and care coordinator. The practice works independently of hospitals, insurance companies, and individual medical providers to help patients and families navigate complicated healthcare situations.
The emphasis is on coordination, advocacy, communication, and helping the patient understand and manage their care.
Potential Services
The Key Difference
The independent medical care manager works for the patient—not the hospital, insurance company, or healthcare system.
That can be a powerful positioning statement, although the exact language should be reviewed against the practitioner’s credentials and applicable state laws.
Services
Care coordination
Communicating with physicians, specialists, therapists, hospitals, and other providers.
Treatment planning
Helping ensure the patient understands and follows the recommended plan of care.
Appointment coordination
Organizing medical evaluations, follow-ups, therapy, and diagnostic services.
Medical record review
Gathering and organizing relevant medical information.
Communication between parties
Helping patients, families, providers, insurers, employers, or attorneys stay informed.
Progress monitoring
Tracking treatment, recovery, barriers to care, and changes in the patient’s needs.
Resource assistance
Connecting patients with appropriate medical, rehabilitation, community, or support services.
Return-to-work or functional planning
When appropriate, coordinating services related to work restrictions, rehabilitation, or recovery.
Professional Licenses
AAP
Fellow American Academy of Pediatrics
ACFE
Fellow American College of Forensic Examiners
AEP
Fellow Association of Emergency Physicians
AAP, ABIM, ACFE
Board Certified in Pediatrics, Internal Medicine and Forensic Medicine.