There is an increasing trend of cases being referred more by home health agencies and other sources than by hospitals. This is reflective of line 28 that indicates 131, of the 172 cases opened to CMSP MCM in FY 99-00, were referred by sources other than hospitals. This is a positive trend that identifies cases before any hospitalizations occur. This data is reflective of the 172 CMSP MCM cases opened in the fiscal year. It is important to note that case managers may report more than one diagnosis for a patient.
Male cases outnumber female cases.
The majority of male cases are in the ages of 40-59. Conversely, the highest concentration of female cases is confined to the ages of 50-59. This Table shows outpatient services authorized by the case managers for their patients in lieu of inpatient services. The CMSP Governing Board appropriated funds for three case manager FTE positions during the year. It is important to note that regardless of vacancies, all MCM case managers, statewide, are available to open CMSP MCM cases .