cardiac rehabilitation case manager
A healthcare professional who coordinates patient care transitions, insurance authorization, and resource allocation within cardiac rehabilitation programs.
Full Definition
The cardiac rehabilitation case manager facilitates patient navigation through the healthcare system, focusing on care coordination, insurance pre-authorization, discharge planning, and resource utilization. This role involves liaising with referring physicians, insurance providers, and community resources to ensure continuity of care. Case managers also address barriers to program participation, coordinate psychosocial services, and facilitate transitions between rehabilitation phases.
Usage
Usage note: Role responsibilities may overlap with social workers but focus specifically on cardiac rehabilitation program coordination.
In Context
- "The cardiac rehabilitation case manager obtained insurance pre-authorization for 36 supervised exercise sessions." — Insurance documentation
- "Patients experiencing transportation barriers should be referred to the cardiac rehabilitation case manager." — Program policy manual