Prescription for Admission
Prescription for Admission
Podcast Description
Permission for Admission is your insider’s guide to navigating the hospital experience with confidence. Hosted by Dr. Monique Nugent, a hospitalist and healthcare expert, this podcast pulls back the curtain on what really happens inside hospital walls. From breaking down medical mysteries to helping you advocate for yourself or your loved ones, we bring you real talk, expert insights, and candid conversations with healthcare professionals. Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or medical professional, you'll walk away informed, empowered, and ready to take control of your hospital journey.
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Focuses on various aspects of hospital care with specific episodes like the role of hospitalists, patient empowerment strategies, and the challenges of discharge planning. The series highlights the importance of family involvement, integrated healthcare systems, and the real-life implications of hospital medicine in the patient journey.
Prescription for Admission is your insider’s guide to navigating the hospital experience with confidence. Hosted by Dr. Monique Nugent, a hospitalist and healthcare expert, this podcast pulls back the curtain on what really happens inside hospital walls. From breaking down medical mysteries to helping you advocate for yourself or your loved ones, we bring you real talk, expert insights, and candid conversations with healthcare professionals. Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or medical professional, you’ll walk away informed, empowered, and ready to take control of your hospital journey.
In this episode of Prescription for Admission, I’m joined by the incredible Gina O’Hara, an experienced case manager, to talk about one of the most important—and often overlooked—roles in the healthcare system.
We dive into what case management really looks like from the inside: from coordinating care and supporting families, to handling insurance challenges, discharge planning, and helping patients transition from hospital to home or rehab.
So many patients and families don’t realize they can (and should) ask for a case manager—or that there’s a whole team working behind the scenes to make sure they have the resources and support they need. Gina and I break down the most common misunderstandings about hospital admissions, explain the difference between rehabilitation and nursing care, and share the tough realities of dealing with prior authorizations.
I also share some patient tips you can use right away—especially if you’re navigating a loved one’s hospital stay. And if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by insurance paperwork, uncertain about your next steps post-discharge, or just want to feel more confident navigating your own or your family’s healthcare experience, this one’s for you.
In this conversation, we cover:
What case managers really do—and why they matter so much
How multidisciplinary care improves patient outcomes
The role of communication in successful discharge planning
How to navigate insurance coverage and advocate for your care
Why it’s okay to ask for help—and how elder care lawyers can support long-term planning
This episode is packed with insights that can make a real difference for patients, caregivers, and anyone who wants to better understand the healthcare system from the inside.#casemanagement #healthcare #hospitaldischarge #patientadvocacy #nursing #insurance #rehabilitation #healthcarenavigation #patientcare #hospitaladmissions #multidisciplinarycare #patientassessment #dischargeplanning #healthcareresources #patienttips #communication #eldercare #hospitalexperience #prescriptionforadmission
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