This Week's Challenge: A hybrid embedded case management model at Sentara Medical Group is having more success in managing high-cost, high-utilization patients than a pure "embedded in the primary care practice" model. The case managers do spend time in the practice, but are also managing care through other touch points including hospital stays, home visits, office visits and via telephonic and Skype™ contacts. See what other roles these hybrid embedded case managers fulfill.

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