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http://dx.doi.org/10.5932/JKPHN.2010.24.1.061

Outcome of a Pilot Project on Case Management Service for Medical Aid Clients  

Oh, Jin-Joo (Department of Nursing, Dankook University)
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Journal of Korean Public Health Nursing / v.24, no.1, 2010 , pp. 61-70 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: This study analyzed outcomes of a Telecare case management service pilot project for Korean Medicaid Program Clients in Seoul. Outcome data for provided services and medical aid cost data were analyzed. Methods: Case management services were delivered by 10 medical aid managers. The period of the project was from July to December 2007. Results: The total number of the objects was 9714, representing 43.4% of the total medical aid clients in the area. The average number of consults was 2.58. Consults were most frequently via letter and telephone, with in- person visits being least common. Of the total, 213 cases were referred to community services, 87.8% were transacted successfully. The medical expenditure was less than that from January-June, 2007. Conclusion: Telecare service via mail or telephone allows contact with many clients in a short time which can enable the discover and monitoring of high risk clients. This can be accomplished at a cost savings to the Korean Medicaid Program.
Keywords
Korea; Medicaid; Case management; Health expenditure;
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