Facilitates patient care and patient transitions through the health care system while managing the timely and appropriate use of resources. Collaboratively assesses, plans, coordinates, monitors and evaluates patient treatment plans to promote effective utilization of services throughout the continuum of care and to ensure quality outcomes. Monitors the patient care process and collects data to evaluate and improve care and collaborates with physicians and other health care workers to provide comprehensive care including health risk appraisal, health promotion and clinical outcome studies. Educators' payers, providers and the public and serves as the information source regarding state and national health care trends; initiatives, which enhance the provision of, care and ensure efficient resource utilization.