For Immediate Release

Case in Point Named the Official Magazine of the Case Management Society of America

Philadelphia, PA — September 5, 2006 - Dorland Healthcare Information and the Case Management Society of America (CMSA) are pleased to announce the selection of Case in Point as the official magazine of the Case Management Society of America. The magazine will become a membership benefit for the CMSA’s 9,700-plus members beginning January 1, 2007.

Case in Point, a contemporary, nationally-focused magazine designed to meet the professional, personal and lifestyle needs of today’s case manager, discharge planner and others in the field of medical management, offers cutting-edge clinical information to address challenges that confront healthcare professionals as they strive to deliver care that is safe, evidence-based and cost-effective. Case in Point covers the latest issues, resources, trends, tools, technology and news in healthcare to enable case managers to stay up-to-date and promote professional growth and development. It also includes lifestyle topics to help busy professionals strike the right balance between meeting their patients’ complex needs and continuing their own personal growth. In addition, Case in Point shares the innovative tools, technologies and resources necessary to meet the diverse needs of patients. Case in Point will also work closely with CMSA to provide all of its members with the latest news and information from the Association by including the Case Report in every issue of the magazine.

“We are pleased to partner with Dorland Healthcare Information to provide members with a progressive magazine, as well as other resources produced by the company to ensure professional and personal growth of our current and prospective members,” says Connie Commander, RN, BS, CCM, ABDA, CPUR, President of the Case Management Society of America.

Editor-in-Chief Anne Llewellyn, RN.C, MS, BHSA, CCM, CRRN, past president of CMSA, author and leader in the case management and education industry, states that she looks forward to collaborating with the Board of Directors to make Case in Point the vehicle used to communicate cutting-edge information to case and care managers. Llewellyn will tap into the community to share real-life case examples that clearly illustrate the value and improved outcomes this multi-disciplinary practice produces in each corner of the healthcare system. These stories will demonstrate the critical role case managers bring to ensure patients receive optimal care – the essence of practice of case management. In addition to Case in Point, the Case Management Resource Guide (CMRG) has been designated the Official Product and Service Directory of the Case Management Society of America. All CMSA members will receive a complimentary copy of CMRG.

Llewellyn states, “This is an exciting time for the practice of case management as we gain recognition and respect from key sectors of the healthcare industry who realize the case manager is the one professional that brings the system together. The editorial team at Dorland Healthcare Information looks forward to bringing a multitude of new resources professionals can utilize to ensure they are equipped to provide safe, quality and cost-effective care to consumers of healthcare, which is the essence of the practice of case management.”

To ensure you receive your issue of Case in Point, go to CMSA to access membership information.

Advertisers can obtain a Media Kit for Case in Point by contacting Bernadette Poiesz at 800-784-2332 ext. 1273 or via email at bpoiesz@dorlandhealth.com.

About Dorland Healthcare Information
Dorland Healthcare Information, based in Philadelphia, PA is a nationally-recognized leader in health and managed care business information – and has been for the past 50 years. DHI publishes a variety of industry print and online reference books, such as the Case Management Resource Guide, Dorland’s Medical Directory, the Directory of Physician Groups and Networks, the Medical Healthcare Marketplace Guide, and Dorland’s Healthcare Website Guide. Dorland Healthcare Information also publishes several healthcare magazines, including Case in Point for case management professionals, enrich Magazine and the Good Neighbor Health Guide for consumers. For more information on Dorland Healthcare Information, visit www.dorlandhealth.com.

About CMSA
Established in 1990, the Case Management Society of America is an international non-profit 501(c)(6) multi-disciplinary professional association dedicated to the support and advancement of the case management profession through educational forums, networking opportunities and legislative advocacy. It is based in Little Rock, Ark., and serves more than 20,000 members/subscribers and 70 affiliate and pending chapters. Since its inception, CMSA has taken the lead in setting professional standards that allow for the highest level of efficiency and integrity, as well as developing national and local leaders recognized for their practice and professional excellence. For more information, visit www.cmsa.org.

Contact: Anne Llewellyn, 954-254-2950, allewellyn@dorlandhealth.com