Drives services related to the initial case assessment by: interviewing patients and their families to evaluate needs, goals, and current services independently; identifying and proposing process improvements for determining initial eligibility, benefits, and education for all admissions; analyzing and ensuring authorization data (e.g., authorization data regarding admitting/principle diagnoses, bed type(s), and disposition data for accuracy, after visit summary) and correcting and escalating inaccuracies; recommending and designing research plans that identify new and/or existing options to assure that quality, cost-efficient care is provided; and leveraging advanced knowledge to assess medical necessity for hospital admission and required level of care to inform physicians. Supports efforts to remain updated on current research, policies, and procedures by: researching, recommending, and attending pertinent seminars, workshops, and approved educational programs and workshops specific to professional needs; implementing systems, processes, and methods to maintain team knowledge of community resources; monitoring and/or reviewing operational team data and key metrics applied to own work; making suggestions for change or improvement as needed, and helping others to develop ideas as needed; and implementing policy updates to ensure that regulatory requirements are being met.