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EPISODE · Feb 9, 2023 · 39 MIN

Ep 1 - Creating a Modern UR Department - Andrea Ortman (Geisinger)

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On this episode of the Better Care podcast, we welcome Andrea Ortman, MSN – Vice President, Inpatient Care Management and Post-Acute Care at Geisinger.Andrea Ortman serves as Vice President of Inpatient Care Management and Post-Acute Care at Geisinger, leading utilization management review, transfer center, and discharge planning teams.Joining Geisinger in 2011, she has served in several strategic leadership roles, including management of post-acute services for Geisinger Health Plan, Keystone ACO, and Geisinger bundles programs managing approximately 650,000 managed lives as well as leading Geisinger’s home infusion pharmacy. Learn more about Geisinger.The Better Care Podcast is Produced by EvidenceCare.Follow Andrea:LinkedInFollow EvidenceCare: LinkedinTwitterSign up for email updates when new episodes are released

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On this episode of The Better Care Podcast, Andrea Ortman, MSN – Vice President, Inpatient Care Management and Post-Acute Care at Geisinger, joins Carol Howard to discuss the challenges Utilization Review departments face today and how Geisinger is overcoming these challenges through innovative processes. Topics include: - How physicians can be more involved in the UR process - Reducing the friction between payers and providers - Alleviating staffing challenges with technology - KPIs UR leaders should be paying attention to - Actionable items you can use to create a modern UR team

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