by kcastady@parthenonmgmt.com | Mar 27, 2025 | Advocacy and Policy, Blog
By Ron Ordona, DNP, FNP-BC, GS-C, WCC In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare advocacy, CMSA and case managers have taken a proactive role in shaping policies that impact patient care, access to resources, and the overall efficiency of the healthcare system. This...
by kcastady@parthenonmgmt.com | Feb 20, 2025 | Advocacy and Policy, Blog
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 individuals through force, fraud, or coercion for commercial sex acts....
by kcastady@parthenonmgmt.com | Jan 27, 2025 | Advocacy and Policy, Blog
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 Georgia, on September 4th, a 14-year-old killed four people and injured 9....
by kcastady@parthenonmgmt.com | Nov 14, 2024 | Advocacy and Policy, Blog
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 the most powerful forces driving all aspects of change whether it be...
by kcastady@parthenonmgmt.com | Aug 8, 2024 | Advocacy and Policy, Blog
By Joan Westgor, MSN, RN, CCM All the hype, social media exposure, and preparation activities lead to CMSA’s Hill Day, culminating with our 30-minute opportunity to engage a legislative staffer or the rare engagement with your senator or representative! …Relief...
by kcastady@parthenonmgmt.com | Jun 24, 2024 | Advocacy and Policy, Blog
By Michael B. Garrett, MS, CCM, CVE Key Terms and Concepts The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) community is a mix of various gender identities and sexual orientations with different perspectives, preferences, healthcare needs, and...