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The Latest in Case Management
Addressing Health-Related Social Needs: Why Social Work Matters in Healthcare
Social Work Month 2025: Compassion + Action By Sachie German Koufalis, LMSW, MPH, CCM I didn’t always know I wanted to be a social worker. When I graduated from college, I needed a job as soon...
Case Management Can Play a Part to Address the Rising Cancer Numbers Among Young Women
By Tiffany Ferguson, LMSW, CMAC, ACM The increasing incidence of cancer among women under 50 has become a growing public health concern. Recent studies indicate that the cancer incidence rate for...
Traditional Medicare: What You Need to Know
By Divya Jose, MSN , CCRN, CCM , ACM-RN Case Managers are not just coordinating care; they are often the lifeline that helps patients navigate a complex and frequently confusing healthcare system....
Career Advancement & Advice
On the Value of Belonging to a Professional Organization
By Gary Wolfe, RN, CCM, FCM Occasionally, the questions arise: Why should I belong to a professional organization like CMSA? Where is the value of being a member of CMSA? Even when...
Developing Leaders: Essential Coaching Techniques for Teens and Adults
By Ed Carter Developing leadership skills in adolescents and adults requires a thoughtful approach combining support, guidance, and growth-fostering strategies. Coaching is vital in helping...
Why I Became A Case Manager and How CMSA Shaped My Journey
By Cynthia Hopkins, RN, MBA/HCM, ACM-RN, CCM My journey into case management began while I was working as a nurse manager; I vividly remember the CNO and CEO frequently talking about grooming me to...
Professional Development
The Importance of Goal Setting
By Fallon Benavides, RN, DNP, ACM As we welcome a new year, it’s the perfect time for reflection and renewal. For case managers, this is an opportunity to set meaningful goals—both personally and...
The FCM: Advancing Professional Case Management Practice
By Patricia Noonan, MBA, RN, CCM, CDP, FCM In December 2021, the Case Management Society of America (CMSA) launched the Case Management Fellow Program (FCM™) to recognize individuals who have made...
The Role of Mentorship in Leadership Development: From Novice to Intermediate Levels in Case Management
By Samantha Walker, RN, DNP, CCM, FCM Embarking on a leadership journey within case management is both thrilling and challenging. Navigating the intricate healthcare landscape requires a blend of...
Perspectives
Why I Want to be in the Case Management Community
By Jenny Quigley-Stickney MSN RN MHA MA CCM ACM-RN, CMAC, CPHM, FCM As I move from volunteerism activities at the CMSA national level to my local chapter, the Case Management Society of New...
And Just Like That…. 2024 is Gone!
By Janet Coulter, MSN, RN, CCM, FCM, RIT Where has the time gone? 2024 went by so fast! Another year is in the books! I can't believe it's already 2025! 2024 was an excellent year for CMSA and me. I...
Case Management Shoes
By Carolina Mosley MSN, RN, CPHM, CCM, CPHQ People often ask, "How did you get into case management?" Followed by "How do you keep the passion?" As I think about Case Management, I would be remiss...
Health and Wellness
Just Stop and Take a Breath: Do You Have a Self-Care Plan?
By Cha-Loe Davis, LCSW, CCM In November, I met with my manager for my annual review. We began to discuss all my accomplishments over the past year. It was the first time I stopped and reflected on...
Are You Pouring From An Empty Cup?
By Sandra Zawalski, MSN, RN, CRRN, CCM, ABDA, MSCC The bustle of the holidays is over, and many may now have an empty cup. What is meant by an empty cup? It means you have given so much of...
Harvesting Success in Autumn! It’s Fall, Y’all!
By Janet Coulter, MSN, MS, RN, CCM, FCM Autumn is here! What a beautiful time of year! The leaves are changing colors, temperatures are cooling down, and the days seem to be getting shorter. It’s a...
Case Management
Traditional Medicare: What You Need to Know
By Divya Jose, MSN , CCRN, CCM , ACM-RN Case Managers are not just coordinating care; they are often the lifeline that helps patients navigate a complex and frequently confusing healthcare system....
Angelman Syndrome: A Case Manager’s Guide to Awareness and Support
By Janet Coulter, MSN, MS, RN, CCM, FCM Angelman Syndrome (AS) has gained significant visibility since August 2024, when actor Colin Farrell publicly shared that his son had been diagnosed with the...
Time Flies!
By Karen Hooven, RN, BSN, CRRN, CCM Time goes by. Time is a river. Time flies when you are having fun. Time stops for nobody. We have all heard sayings all the time. We have all used time...
Clinical Care
Case Management Can Play a Part to Address the Rising Cancer Numbers Among Young Women
By Tiffany Ferguson, LMSW, CMAC, ACM The increasing incidence of cancer among women under 50 has become a growing public health concern. Recent studies indicate that the cancer incidence rate for...
Lipedema: A Population Health Perspective – Recognizing the Signs and Empowering Women with Holistic Health Assessment
By Michelle Luce, MSN, RN, CCM Lipedema, a chronic tissue disorder, affects about 10%–11% of women, or approximately 400 million worldwide. Yet, it remains a largely misunderstood condition. Often...
Transplant Games of America: Olympics for the Transplant Community
By Janet Coulter, MSN, MS, RN, CCM, FCM The Summer Olympics have started in Paris, France. This international multi-sport event has captured worldwide attention. Did you know there is an Olympics...
Advocacy and Policy
Breaking the Chains: Understanding Sex Trafficking in America
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...
Gun Control: A Public Health Issue
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...
Every Day is Hill Day: Part Two
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...
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