PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Health Care Reform---Meet Case Managers!!

As I begin my new role, as president of the Central Virginia Chapter of CMSA, I am aware of many changes in health care. What the focus of my presidency will be is building from the firm foundation established from past leadership and allowing for future growth of the chapter. Derenda Lovelace, our past president, is a role model of what this chapter can be. The knowledge is here to share with new members and the timing is right to invite others to join us.

With the changes Health Care Reform will bring, we need all the knowledge and contacts to assist Case Managers in being the resource person for help in a changing environment. If case management wanted a symbol it may be Superwoman's cape. We are powerful, quick to respond, and able to jump through barriers. Case management should be one of the supporting players in any Health Care Reform.

Case Managers need to obtain knowledge to be able to work with Health Care Reform and all of its changes. Know we will bring as much information to our chapter as possible. This information will go back to the community through you as Case Managers. It is encouraged to invite new people to come to our education meetings to meet us and learn what CMSA does for its members.

There are many changes ahead, we have the talent and qualifications to help others and grow in numbers. Health Care Reform meet Case Managers.


Paula Simpson, R.N.
President of CVC CMSA