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By MCG Health Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, many case managers across the nation were facing challenges around: High patient volumes Balancing workload across understaffed teams Timely completion of medical necessity documentation Adding an additional layer of...

  We have had such a great week celebrating YOU. In a year where case managers across all settings have been challenged to step up in ways never imagined. No one deserves to be recognized more. CMSA is very proud to serve amazing professionals and we can’t wait...

By Susie Ratterree, ADN, BSN, CCM We have all heard the catchphrases, “What goes around comes around,” “You get what you give,” “You reap what you sow,” and “Karma”. Does that pertain to your professional life? Sure, it does. You are mentoring new case managers,...

By Mary Beth Newman, MSN, RN, CMGT-BC, CCM There are as many different journeys to health as there are people. Why? Because the journey to health is an individualized experience for every person. It’s a course driven by a person’s unique needs, values, and...

By Susan Plough, MSN, PHCNS-BC, CCM Hello from the National Public Policy Committee!  My name is Susi Plough, and I am the Chair of the Committee. The purpose of the PPC is to serve as a communication and educational resource for health policy issues related to the...

Recognizing thought leaders advancing the practice through excellence By Amy Black, Executive Director of CMSA To elevate the professionalism of case management and advance the Standards of Practice, CMSA is proud to announce the launch of a unique, new program to...

By Hussein M. Tahan, PhD, RN, FAAN Chair, CMSA Membership Committee As you celebrate National Case Management Week this year, I invite you to engage in three strategic activities (3Rs): Reflect, Recognize, and Re-envision. These should provide you with opportunities...

By Michelle Brusio, MSN, RN, CCM As Case Managers, we know the importance of assessing our patients for current needs as well as future heath needs.   We ensure that our patients have access to a Primary Care Provider, an appointment scheduled after an admission, a...

By Martha Pressley-Turner, RN, CMGT-BC, MS, LCCE, FACCE Last year I was losing hair from the stress of not being able to help my colleagues in New York City ICUs.  I did not have the needed skills and have learned to help in other ways through volunteer agencies.  My...