With over 40 years of nursing experience and more than 25 years in case management leadership, Lee Ann Baldini brings an exceptional depth of knowledge in coordinating and optimizing patient care transitions. As Director of Case Management at a major medical center, she oversees comprehensive case management services, ensuring compliance, efficient resource use, and quality outcomes across campuses. Her strategic approach to discharge planning and interdisciplinary collaboration has resulted in reduced readmission rates, improved patient satisfaction, and streamlined transitions to post-acute care. Lee Ann's expertise as a Certified Case Manager (CCM) and extensive background in clinical nursing make her a highly qualified expert witness for cases related to care coordination, discharge planning, and hospital utilization management.

Case Work Includes:

· Case Management Operations and Policy Implementation

· Hospital Utilization Review and Resource Allocation

· Discharge Planning Protocols and Post-Acute Referral Processes

· Compliance with Federal and State Healthcare Regulations (CMS, Joint Commission)

· Medicare/Medicaid Reimbursement Optimization and Compliance

· Reduction of Hospital Length of Stay and Readmission Rates

· Strategic Development of Case Management Programs

· Risk Management in Care Transitions and Patient Safety

· Complex Patient Care Coordination and Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration

· Documentation Standards for Utilization Review and Discharge Planning

· Quality Assurance in Continuity of Care and Patient Outcomes

· Leadership in Staffing, Mentorship, and Performance Improvement

· Cost-Containment Strategies and Financial Impact Analysis in Case Management