CMSA Blog
It’s Always Something
By Janet Coulter, MSN, MS, RN, CCM, FCM Do you remember Gilda Radnor saying that on Saturday Night Live? Gilda was one of the seven original cast members of the "Not Ready For Prime Time Players" on...
Why Belong? A South African Perspective
By Carol Garner, Founding Member of the Case Manager Association of South Africa and Chairperson of the Executive Board of Directors The question I hear time and again is, "Why should I belong to...
Are Hugs Therapeutic?
By Kathy Barrows RN, BSN, CCM I will confess that I am a long-time HUGGER. It is my way of showing others I care. Giving a hug can comfort someone when they are sad or as a way of congratulating...
Positive Outcomes in Workers’ Compensation
By Anne Llewellyn, MS, BHSA, RN, CCM, CRRN, CMGT-BC, BCPA, FCM As a long-time nurse case manager specializing in workers' compensation, I quickly learned that building a strong relationship...
The Inpatient Only List (IPOL)
By Marie Stinebuck, MBA, MSN, ACM Several years ago, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) announced the decision to end the inpatient only list (IPO), but as we all know, that decision did...
The Power of Intergenerational Connections
By Janet Coulter, MSN, MS, RN, CCM, FCM September has been designated as Intergenerational Month. It is a time to connect generations and to prompt folks from varying age groups to make friends with...
The Case Manager – A Patient’s Biggest Advocate
By Dr. Colleen Morley DNP, RN, CCM, CMAC, CMCN, ACM-RN, FCM “Case managers are healthcare professionals who serve as patient advocates to support, guide and coordinate care for patients, families...
Enhancing Patient Care and Empowering Healthcare Professionals
By Rebecca Perez, MSN, RN, CCM, FCM CMSA Integrated Case Management (ICM) Training has emerged as a significant advancement in the realm of healthcare, offering valuable insights and tools for case...
Excelling on Two Fronts
By Cynthia Hopkins, MBA/HCM, RN, ACM, CCM CMSA Houston/Gulf Coast Chapter: Celebrating CMSA Awards for Membership Development and Best Use of Technology. In the ever-evolving landscape of...
The VA Aid & Attendance Benefit: A Resource for Case Managers
By Sylvia Trein and Dana Taylor, LCSW “We have always known there is a need to wrap our arms around our nation’s finest, our veterans. The fact that we recognized that and started this [program]...