Involves the collaborative process among clinicians (typically social services, discharge planning, utilizationreview, patient throughput), that assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates theoptions and services required to meet the patient's complex medical discharge planning and transitions ofcare needs, as well as the health and human service needs. It is characterized by planning, advocacy,communication, and resource management and promotes quality and cost-effective interventions andoutcomes.The position reports to the Executive Director of Care Management and Patient Transitions. The functionalareas of responsibility include case management, discharge planning, concurrent utilization management,denial management, a