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The Latest in Case Management
Breaking the Chains: Understanding Sex Trafficking in America
By Lisa Lucchesi, MPH Sex trafficking is a pervasive human rights violation that affects people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds across the United States. It involves the exploitation of...
Shifting Spaces: How to Talk About Downsizing with Your Aging Parents
By Sharon Wagner When the time arrives to broach the topic of downsizing with your senior parents, it is crucial to approach the conversation with sensitivity and strategic planning. This discussion...
Time Flies!
By Karen Hooven, RN, BSN, CRRN, CCM Time goes by. Time is a river. Time flies when you are having fun. Time stops for nobody. We have all heard sayings all the time. We have all used time...
Career Advancement & Advice
On the Value of Belonging to a Professional Organization
By Gary Wolfe, RN, CCM, FCM Occasionally, the questions arise: Why should I belong to a professional organization like CMSA? Where is the value of being a member of CMSA? Even when...
Developing Leaders: Essential Coaching Techniques for Teens and Adults
By Ed Carter Developing leadership skills in adolescents and adults requires a thoughtful approach combining support, guidance, and growth-fostering strategies. Coaching is vital in helping...
Why I Became A Case Manager and How CMSA Shaped My Journey
By Cynthia Hopkins, RN, MBA/HCM, ACM-RN, CCM My journey into case management began while I was working as a nurse manager; I vividly remember the CNO and CEO frequently talking about grooming me to...
Professional Development
The FCM: Advancing Professional Case Management Practice
By Patricia Noonan, MBA, RN, CCM, CDP, FCM In December 2021, the Case Management Society of America (CMSA) launched the Case Management Fellow Program (FCM™) to recognize individuals who have made...
The Role of Mentorship in Leadership Development: From Novice to Intermediate Levels in Case Management
By Samantha Walker, RN, DNP, CCM, FCM Embarking on a leadership journey within case management is both thrilling and challenging. Navigating the intricate healthcare landscape requires a blend of...
Do You Want to Be a Case Manager When You Grow Up?
By Vivian Greenway, PhD, MSA, BSN, RN, PAHM, CCM When did you last tell a young person (under 13) what you do as a case manager? This is a critical time to begin the conversation, as we know that...
Perspectives
Why I Want to be in the Case Management Community
By Jenny Quigley-Stickney MSN RN MHA MA CCM ACM-RN, CMAC, CPHM, FCM As I move from volunteerism activities at the CMSA national level to my local chapter, the Case Management Society of New...
And Just Like That…. 2024 is Gone!
By Janet Coulter, MSN, RN, CCM, FCM, RIT Where has the time gone? 2024 went by so fast! Another year is in the books! I can't believe it's already 2025! 2024 was an excellent year for CMSA and me. I...
Case Management Shoes
By Carolina Mosley MSN, RN, CPHM, CCM, CPHQ People often ask, "How did you get into case management?" Followed by "How do you keep the passion?" As I think about Case Management, I would be remiss...
Health and Wellness
Just Stop and Take a Breath: Do You Have a Self-Care Plan?
By Cha-Loe Davis, LCSW, CCM In November, I met with my manager for my annual review. We began to discuss all my accomplishments over the past year. It was the first time I stopped and reflected on...
Are You Pouring From An Empty Cup?
By Sandra Zawalski, MSN, RN, CRRN, CCM, ABDA, MSCC The bustle of the holidays is over, and many may now have an empty cup. What is meant by an empty cup? It means you have given so much of...
Harvesting Success in Autumn! It’s Fall, Y’all!
By Janet Coulter, MSN, MS, RN, CCM, FCM Autumn is here! What a beautiful time of year! The leaves are changing colors, temperatures are cooling down, and the days seem to be getting shorter. It’s a...
Case Management
Time Flies!
By Karen Hooven, RN, BSN, CRRN, CCM Time goes by. Time is a river. Time flies when you are having fun. Time stops for nobody. We have all heard sayings all the time. We have all used time...
Breaking Barriers: CMS Paves the Way for Anti-Obesity Medications Under Medicare Part D
By Janet Coulter, MSN, MS, RN, CCM, FCM The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a groundbreaking rule to expand Medicare Part D coverage to include anti-obesity medications...
Medicare’s New Appeal Process – 10 Things to Know
By Ronald Hirsch, MD, FACP, ACPA-C, CHRI, CHCQM The new rule, CMS-4204-F, will affect two distinct categories of fee-for-service Medicare patients and specifically excludes Medicare Advantage...
Clinical Care
Lipedema: A Population Health Perspective – Recognizing the Signs and Empowering Women with Holistic Health Assessment
By Michelle Luce, MSN, RN, CCM Lipedema, a chronic tissue disorder, affects about 10%–11% of women, or approximately 400 million worldwide. Yet, it remains a largely misunderstood condition. Often...
Transplant Games of America: Olympics for the Transplant Community
By Janet Coulter, MSN, MS, RN, CCM, FCM The Summer Olympics have started in Paris, France. This international multi-sport event has captured worldwide attention. Did you know there is an Olympics...
Protect Your Skin: Understanding UV Safety Month and the Impact of Skin Cancer
By Colleen Morley-Grabowski, DNP, RN, CCM, CMAC, CMCN, ACM-RN, FCM As the summer sun shines brightly in the sky, it's important to remember that July is UV Safety Month to raise awareness about the...
Advocacy and Policy
Breaking the Chains: Understanding Sex Trafficking in America
By Lisa Lucchesi, MPH Sex trafficking is a pervasive human rights violation that affects people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds across the United States. It involves the exploitation of...
Gun Control: A Public Health Issue
By Laura Ostrowsky, RN, CCM, MUP, FCM In August 2024, there were three separate incidents of accidental shootings by children aged 3, 5, and 8; two were fatal. On the first day of school in...
Every Day is Hill Day: Part Two
By Susan Plough, MSN, RN, PHCNS-BC, CCM With election day behind us, it's time to brush up on our grassroots advocacy skills and get ready to meet our new lawmakers. Grassroots advocacy is one of...
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