This practical and timely "how-to" journal, the Official Journal of the Case Management Society of America, is written by, and for, case managers in hospitals and other healthcare delivery settings. Professional Case Management is peer-reviewed and features best practices and industry benchmarks for the professional case manager. It is focused on coordination of patient care, efficient use of resources, improving the quality of care, data and outcomes analysis, and patient advocacy. Continuing education contact hours are available in every issue.