Loree Tamayo Consulting & ManagementHealthcare Consultant and UR Specialist
Jun. 2022Assess and improve case management workflows to ensure timely patient care transitions, discharge planning, and coordination across the continuum of care.
Analyze case management metrics (e.g., length of stay, readmission rates) to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
Support training and implementation of evidence-based practices in case coordination and interdisciplinary communication.
Facilitate compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation and accreditation standards
Conduct audits and reviews to evaluate appropriateness of care, medical necessity, and adherence to payer criteria (e.g., InterQual, MCG).
Develop or enhance UR programs to improve accuracy, reduce denials, and ensure timely reviews and documentation.
Provide guidance on appeals and peer review processes in collaboration with medical staff and legal teams.
Stay current with regulatory updates and payer policies affecting utilization management.
Perform gap analyses and readiness assessments for healthcare organizations seeking to improve their case management and utilization review systems.
Lead client meetings, presentations, and reporting to communicate findings, progress, and strategic recommendations.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, care managers, and financial services staff.
Deliver tailored solutions, education, and tools to improve compliance, patient outcomes, and operational efficiency.
Perform and educate prior authorization processes for hospital admissions Initiate healthy client communications with payor sources