It’s Always Something

It’s Always Something

By Janet Coulter, MSN, MS, RN, CCM, FCM Do you remember Gilda Radnor saying that on Saturday Night Live? Gilda was one of the seven original cast members of the "Not Ready For Prime Time Players" on the NBC comedy series Saturday Night Live. She created characters...
Why Belong? A South African Perspective

Why Belong? A South African Perspective

By Carol Garner, Founding Member of the Case Manager Association of South Africa and Chairperson of the Executive Board of Directors The question I hear time and again is, "Why should I belong to the Case Manager Association of South Africa (CMASA)?" What is in it for...
Are Hugs Therapeutic?

Are Hugs Therapeutic?

By Kathy Barrows RN, BSN, CCM I will confess that I am a long-time HUGGER. It is my way of showing others I care. Giving a hug can comfort someone when they are sad or as a way of congratulating them for an exciting success. Hugging is like saying I care about you to...
The Inpatient Only List (IPOL)

The Inpatient Only List (IPOL)

By Marie Stinebuck, MBA, MSN, ACM Several years ago, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) announced the decision to end the inpatient only list (IPO), but as we all know, that decision did not last long. In 2021, over 500 procedures were removed from the...