by kcastady@parthenonmgmt.com | Oct 6, 2026 | Blog, Perspectives
Heather Kelly, MSN, RN, BCPA, CPC As I stood in the produce aisle contemplating the delicate timing of my weekly avocado purchases, I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned, smiled instinctively, and immediately felt a surge of panic. It was a patient I had been...
by kcastady@parthenonmgmt.com | Oct 1, 2026 | Blog, Perspectives
By Sachie German Koufalis, LMSW, MPH, CCM Every day, healthcare professionals work to improve quality. We review dashboards, analyze trends, identify gaps in care, and develop strategies to improve outcomes. In behavioral health, quality measures help us...
by kcastady@parthenonmgmt.com | Aug 24, 2026 | Blog, Perspectives
By Lisa Schaffer, BSN, RN, CIC, CRRN, CCM Nursing is difficult to define because it encompasses so many responsibilities at once—assessment, patient and family education, compassionate care, and above all, advocacy. Although nurses may only be part of a patient’s life...
by kcastady@parthenonmgmt.com | Aug 17, 2026 | Blog, Perspectives, Professional Development
By Michael B. Garrett, MS, CCM, CVE, CPCHE I have been involved with professional case management practice for more than 40 years. My experience has included workers’ compensation, long-term disability, employer sponsored plans (both fully insured and self-funded),...
by kcastady@parthenonmgmt.com | Jun 4, 2026 | Blog, Perspectives
By Janet Coulter, MSN, MS, RN, CCM, FCM At first glance, letterboxing may seem far removed from healthcare. It is an outdoor treasure-hunting activity where participants follow clues to hidden boxes tucked away in parks, trails, forests, and cities. Inside...
by kcastady@parthenonmgmt.com | Jun 1, 2026 | Blog, Perspectives
Mental Health Recovery, Medical Privacy, How to Secure Mental Health Records By Diann Cohen Mental health conversations are finally becoming more open in both our personal lives and the workplace. That is a good thing. For far too long, mental health struggles were...
