case manager

noun

case man·​ag·​er -ˈman-ij-ər How to pronounce case manager (audio)
: a person (as a social worker or nurse) who assists in the planning, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of medical services for a patient with emphasis on quality of care, continuity of services, and cost-effectiveness
also : caseworker
case management noun

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“Case manager.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/case%20manager. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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