Monitors and assures clinical appropriateness of services and efficient use of the various levels of care and resources by working closely with members of the health care team, including the attending physician, house staff, and physician advisers on cases which do not meet established criteria. Actively Participates in Clinical Performance Improvement Activities related to Case Management Services: Assists in the collection and reporting of financial indicators including LOS, avoidable days, resource utilization, discharge barriers, cost per case, readmission rates, denial and appeals.