Cassandra Wormack
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Preventive Medicine physician (MD/MPH) with medical director and quality leadership experience across hospice, long-term care, behavioral health, and home-based primary care. Strengths include quality governance through committee cadence, data-driven performance visibility (import/clean datasets, identify outliers/variation, translate findings into reporting and action plans), and documentation reliability aligned with Medicare/CMS expectations. Experienced in medical necessity determinations and grievance/appeals support, with a pragmatic, clinician-facing approach to standardization and sustained follow-through. Experienced with comprehensive patient care management and medical diagnostics. Strong communication skills to foster patient trust and ensure effective treatment plans. Track record of working collaboratively with healthcare teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Experienced with patient diagnosis and treatment, ensuring comprehensive care plans. Utilizes critical thinking and medical knowledge to address complex health issues effectively. Track record of collaborative teamwork and excellent patient communication skills, enhancing overall healthcare delivery. Knowledgeable medical director with solid background in patient care and medical diagnostics. Demonstrated ability to improve patient outcomes through comprehensive treatment plans and effective communication with multidisciplinary teams. Proven track record of utilizing critical thinking and diagnostic skills to deliver high-quality healthcare.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Physician
Caro Psychiatric Hospital
Caro, MI
07.2024 - 02.2026
- Conducted comprehensive medical evaluations to determine patient treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate holistic patient care.
- Monitored for side effects from psychotropic medication.
- Managed approximately 10 to 25 patients per week
Preventive Medicine Residency (Second Residency)
Meharry Medical College
Nashville, TN
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Led a quality improvement project assessing patient knowledge , attitudes and behaviors regarding tobacco and marijuana use including combustible and vaping products
- Designed and implemented a brief assessment ( survey) to identify gaps in patient understanding , risk perception and counseling need related to nicotine and cannabis products
- Developed / implement target patient education and counseling interventions based on baseline findings to improve health literacy and support cessation / harm reduction discussions
- Presented project findings as a poster at national conference
- Saw approximate 10-30 patients in continuity clinic per day
Physician Consultant (Clinical Informatics / Decision Support)
Confluence Informatics, Inc.
Remote
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Consulted on evidence-based clinical decision support and guideline-driven content to support preventive care delivery and reduce unwarranted variation.
- Translated clinical guidelines into practical workflow requirements, supported standardization of documentation and preventive care processes for clinical teams.
- Reviewed workflow outputs and performance signals (as available) to identify gaps and recommend refinements to improve reliability and consistency.
- Contributed to defining and reviewing measurement approaches (e.g., preventive care adherence, guideline concordance) to support performance visibility and continuous improvement.
Primary Care Physician
Caro Psychiatric Hospital
Caro, MI
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided non-psychiatric medical evaluation for adult psychiatric inpatients.
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team (psychiatry, nursing, social work, therapy) to coordinate care planning, medical monitoring, and safe discharge planning.
- Participated in colleague case discussion to improve patient care.
- Assessed between 6 patient per day
- Attended freedom of movement meetings weekly
- attending Individual plan of care meetings weekly
Primary Care Physician (Locums)
St. Mary's Medical Group
Reno, NV
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Delivered outpatient primary care, including evaluation and management of acute and chronic conditions.
- Managed approximately 30 patients per day
Primary Care Physician (Locums)
PACE of Southwest Michigan
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided primary care for medically complex older adults in a PACE model, managing multi-morbidity, poly-pharmacy, and care coordination needs across an interdisciplinary team.
Primary Care Physician
Corizon Healthcare
Jackson, MI
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Executed thorough patient assessments for incarcerated individuals.
- Provided comprehensive education to patients regarding their health conditions and treatment alternatives.
- Managed approximately 15 patients per day .
Staff Physician (Behavioral Health Services in Long-Term Care Facilities)
Behavioral Care Solutions
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Provided behavioral health–focused medical services in long-term care settings, collaborating with facility staff to support safe, appropriate management of neurocognitive and behavioral symptoms.
- Performed capacity evaluations to support clinical and care-planning decisions.
- Conducted cognitive assessments (including dementia-focused evaluations) and documented findings to guide treatment planning and level-of-care decisions.
- Led psychotropic medication stewardship in LTC: implemented and monitored gradual dose reduction (GDR) where appropriate and ensured antipsychotic use was clinically justified and documentation-supported.
- Conducted ongoing surveillance for medication effectiveness and adverse effects; recommended mitigation strategies (dose adjustments, monitoring plans, non-pharmacologic approaches when feasible) to improve safety and reduce harm.
Visiting Physician
Visiting Physician
Flint, MI
01.2007 - 01.2017
- Delivered home-based primary care in Flint, Michigan for medically fragile patients, managing complex chronic disease and minimizing avoidable utilization.
- Performed preventive screenings, cognitive assessments, and fall-risk evaluations; documented findings to support care planning and safety.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams and caregivers to ensure continuity, medication safety, and appropriate escalation when needed.
Director of Quality & Medical Management (Utilization Review / Appeals Support)
US Medical Management / Visiting Physicians Association
Troy, MI
2016 - 2017
- Supported quality committee work by reviewing performance trends, identifying outliers/variation, and tracking follow-through on corrective actions.
- Performed data-driven performance review: imported and cleaned datasets, audited for outliers, and translated findings into committee-ready summaries and action priorities.
- Provided utilization review support for outpatient services, including pre-service and post-service review, applying evidence-based criteria and Medicare/CMS-aligned documentation standards.
- Documented medical necessity and coverage rationale clearly and consistently to support defensible decision-making and reduce unwarranted variation.
- Conducted physician-to-physician coverage discussions to resolve escalations and support consistent application of criteria.
- Supported appeals/grievances by synthesizing clinical facts, criteria, and documentation into clear medical rationale.
- Supported case review/peer review–style discussions within scope (documentation clarity, appropriateness, and standardization of care processes).
Medical Director
Medical Director, Grace Hospice
Flint, MI
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Provided physician leadership for hospice clinical oversight, including medical necessity determinations for hospice services with Medicare/CMS-aligned documentation.
- Coordinated clinical care and regulatory documentation processes to support eligibility/recertification and defensible coverage decisions.
- Supported appeals and grievance workflows by producing clear medical rationale and regulatory-compliant documentation.
- Conducted physician-to-physician discussions regarding coverage and medical necessity, as needed to resolve escalations.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary teams to standardize documentation expectations and strengthen reliability of clinical decision-making (eligibility, level of care, symptom management plans).
Obstetrician/Gynecologist
McLaren Medical Group
Flushing, MI
2003 - 2004
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine obstetric and gynecological needs.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient history and clinical guidelines.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure seamless patient care during procedures.
- Educated patients on reproductive health, prenatal care, and preventative measures.
Attending Physician
Odyssey House
Flint, MI
2004 - 2007
- Oversaw drug rehabilitation programs to improve recovery outcomes.
- Assessed complications arising from substance use to inform treatment strategies.
Education
Preventive Medicine Residency - Board certified
Meharry Medical College
Master of Public Health - MPH
Meharry Medical College
Doctor of Medicine - MD
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Science - Political Science (Major), Biology (Minor)
University of Louisville
Skills
- Quality Governance & Committee Work (metric review, action tracking, follow-through)
- Performance Measurement & Dashboards (data cleaning, outlier/variation analysis, reporting packs)
- Documentation Reliability (Medicare/CMS-aligned standards)
- Medical Necessity Determinations Grievances/Appeals Support
- Physician Engagement & Standardization (guidelines, documentation expectations, case review)
- Complex Population Care (hospice, LTC, behavioral health, home-based)
Affiliations
- Michigan Medical License
- DEA Registration
- Member, American College of Physician Advisors
- Associate, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- American College of American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
- ACLS/BLS Certified
Timeline
Medical Physician
Caro Psychiatric Hospital
07.2024 - 02.2026
Preventive Medicine Residency (Second Residency)
Meharry Medical College
07.2022 - 06.2024
Primary Care Physician
Caro Psychiatric Hospital
11.2021 - 06.2022
Physician Consultant (Clinical Informatics / Decision Support)
Confluence Informatics, Inc.
01.2021 - 01.2024
Primary Care Physician (Locums)
St. Mary's Medical Group
01.2021 - 09.2021
Primary Care Physician
Corizon Healthcare
06.2020 - 09.2020
Primary Care Physician (Locums)
PACE of Southwest Michigan
01.2020 - 01.2021
Staff Physician (Behavioral Health Services in Long-Term Care Facilities)
Behavioral Care Solutions
01.2017 - 01.2020
Medical Director
Medical Director, Grace Hospice
01.2010 - 01.2017
Visiting Physician
Visiting Physician
01.2007 - 01.2017
Master of Public Health - MPH
Meharry Medical College
Doctor of Medicine - MD
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Science - Political Science (Major), Biology (Minor)
University of Louisville
Director of Quality & Medical Management (Utilization Review / Appeals Support)
US Medical Management / Visiting Physicians Association
2016 - 2017
Obstetrician/Gynecologist
McLaren Medical Group
2003 - 2004
Attending Physician
Odyssey House
2004 - 2007
Preventive Medicine Residency - Board certified
Meharry Medical College