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Lauri Grady, founder and president of LBG Care Consulting, has been a registered nurse for more than 30 years.
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Lauri Grady, founder and president of LBG Care Consulting, has been a registered nurse for more than 30 years. Her experience in various hospital settings includes critical care, transplant, and post-acute surgical care. She has also worked for a national case management company and is a Certified Case Manager and Certified Life Care Planner.
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