title: Actualizing the vision of interdisciplinary team excellence.
abstract: The benefits of a case management program are effective for enhancing quality and access while reducing the cost of patient care. In this article, the authors describe a systems theory-based case management program, which represents a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to patient care that spans the care continuum.
authors.affiliation: Department of Acute Care Nursing, Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California 92134-5000, USA.
authors.forename: M P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Hogan
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Mlnarik
mesh_terms: D019090:Case Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D006801:Humans; D017146:Models, Organizational; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016730:Program Development; D013597:Systems Analysis