A nurse who is using population management needs to be able to work with integrated care de-livery systems. Which of the following describes the rationale for this competency?
a. Management has shifted from inpatient care to primary care providers as points of entry.
b. Emphasis is on episodic illness care for individuals rather than on population management.
c. Care management services and programs do not provide access and accountability, as provided by case management services.
d. Assessment of the needs of the population is no longer necessary.
ANS: A
Management has shifted from inpatient care as a point of entry to primary care providers as points of entry. The other statements are false.
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