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The Latest in Case Management
Exploring the Ongoing Misconception of “But I’m Not A CCM; I Can’t Join CMSA!”
By Colleen Morley-Grabowski, DNP, RN, CCM, CMAC, CMCN, ACM-RN, FCM Understanding the Difference Between Professional Organizations and Credentialing Agencies In my travels over the past many years,...
It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett
By Janet Coulter, MSN, MS, RN, CCM, FCM Summertime always makes me think about going to Jimmy Buffett concerts! Yes, I am a parrot head – and proud of it! I have often sung "Cheeseburger in...
Communicating the Importance of Case Management: A Fact Sheet
By Patricia Noonan, MBA, RN, CCM, FCM In June 2024, CMSA released two important Fact Sheets to the case management community at the CMSA Annual Conference held in Providence, Rhode Island....
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...