West Michigan Professional Association for Case Managers

Mission/Core Purpose "To advance the practice of Case Management and support the evolving needs of the individual Case Manager in West Michigan through education, networking and the promotion of practice standards."

Welcome to the Greater Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo
Chapter of Case Management Society of America's Website

Case management is not a profession in itself, but an area of practice within one's profession. Its underlying premise is that when an individual reaches the optimum level of wellness and functional capability, everyone benefits: the individuals being served, their support systems, the health care delivery systems and the various reimbursement sources.

Case management serves as a means for achieving client wellness and autonomy through advocacy, communication, education, identification of service resources and service facilitation. The case manager helps identify appropriate providers and facilities throughout the continuum of services, while ensuring that available resources are being used in a timely and cost-effective manner in order to obtain optimum value for both the client and the reimbursement source. Case management services are best offered in a climate that allows direct communication between the case manager, the client, and appropriate service personnel, in order to optimize the outcome for all concerned.

News & Events

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