With over four decades of experience managing health care and a prominent role in shaping the case management industry, Catherine M. Mullahy, RN, BS, CRRN, CCM, is recognized as one of the industry's most significant and passionate leaders. In her multiple positions as an officer, board member, task force member, and executive committee member for leading professional associations (e.g., CMSA, CCMC, URAC), she has played a vital role in raising the standards of the case management profession. A former editor of The Case Manager, she continues to be a prominent contributor to other leading professional publications (Professional Case Management, Advance for Nurses, Care Management, etc.) and numerous professional books. Currently, she is a highly sought after educator and training consultant to case management firms, managed care organizations, hospitals, healthcare providers, and government agencies, as well as a popular speaker on the conference and professional association circuit. The educational programs