Case managers get the recognition they deserve every October during National Case Management Week. This is a time to recognize all the nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals who work in the practice of case management, care management, or care coordination and the value they bring to the clinical team and to patients and family members. Widespread recognition of case management was highlighted with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act in 2010 as well as other legislation that promotes care coordination as an important part in improving the delivery of healthcare.
“Every day, professional case managers dedicate themselves to helping their clients access the resources necessary to achieve their health goals,” said Tom Hasara, President of CareNational. “They provide an important bridge between their individual clients and the various healthcare options offered in the marketplace.”
The U.S. Congress passed a proclamation in 2013 declaring the second week of October as National Case Management Week and honoring all healthcare professionals in the practice of case management. Case Management Week was begun to educate payers, providers, lawmakers, and consumers about the important contributions case managers make in the successful delivery of healthcare through their role as patient advocates, knowledge of resources, and ability to communicate with the clinical team, patients, and family members as patients transition through the continuum of care.
The Case Management Society of American (CMSA) is one of the leading organizations dedicated to the support and development of the profession of case management. They provide educational forums, networking opportunities, unique case management certifications, and legislative involvement. CMSA was instrumental in establishing the National Case Management Week.
CareNational specializes in recruiting and providing unique and highly qualified healthcare professionals, to include, case managers, to its clients. For more information about CareNational and the services they provide, visit their website at https://carenational.com.
