CMSA Blog
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The Latest in Case Management
See one, Do one, Teach one.
By Kathleen Moriarty, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCM Reflecting on my years as a member of the Case Management Society of America (CMSA) of Chicago, I reflect on some of my favorite times learning and...
Thriving, Not Just Surviving: Implementing a Transition to Practice Fellowship for New Case Managers
By Katie Rismiller MSN, RN, CPN Most experienced nurses could transition from bedside nursing to case management, but for those nurses to thrive in their new role, they need more than...
Automating Utilization Management and Developing Your Data Story
By Cynthia Young, BSN, MBA, RN, CMCP Healthcare leaders are seeking solutions to the challenge of using data in the new era of utilization management automation. Multiple drivers are at play...
Career Advancement & Advice
Managing Resources When There Appears to Be None
By Cynthia Hopkins, RN, MBA/HCM, ACM, CCM In the complex realm of healthcare, the challenge often lies in managing patient resources when conventional avenues seem scarce. Drawing on my experiences...
Empowering Social Workers
By Alan Boardman LMSW; ACM-SW “The focus for practice in a helping profession is faith in the possibilities within people, if given the right conditions for growth.” -Bertha Capen Reynolds,...
Case Managers Benefit from Strategic Alliances
By Catherine M. Mullahy, RN, BS, CRRN, CMM, FCM Case managers, whose role involves interacting with other members of their patients’ treatment teams, have yet to prioritize forming strategic...