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The Latest in Case Management
Strategic Steps to Advance Your Career With Personalized Growth
By Michelle Hartman As the job market is in constant flux, the ability to strategically plan your professional growth is more important than ever. Whether you aim to start a new venture or climb the...
Remember the Fallen
By Elaine Bruner, MSN, RN, CMGT-BC Why do we celebrate Memorial Day? This American holiday, celebrated on the last Monday in May, honors all U.S. military members who died while serving their...
The Undoing of SDoH Reporting: What Case Managers Need to Know About CMS’s FY 2026 Proposed Rollbacks
By Tiffany Ferguson, LMSW, CMAC, ACM In a significant policy reversal, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed significant changes that would roll back many of the Social...
Career Advancement & Advice
The Importance of Lifelong Learning
By Jennifer Gazda, LCSW, CMC, CDP Remember that feeling when you graduated (high school, college, you name it!) and felt like you were on top of the world and could do anything? If you were anything...
Six Ways to Improve Your Orientation and Onboarding Program for New Case Managers
By Marie Stinebuck, MBA, MSN, RN, ACM We all know how important first impressions are. As a new case manager hire, the first impression of your department occurs during their orientation and...
CMSA Volunteerism: An Avenue for Professional Growth and Opening Doors of Opportunities
By Paul Borja, DNP, EdD, PhD, PHN, CCM, ACM-RN, CMAC, CMCN, CNML, CMGT-BC, CDONA, FACDONA, FAACM According to Michael DeAngelis (2019), the core of volunteerism is altruism. It is the sense of...
Professional Development
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...
Do You Want to Be a Case Manager When You Grow Up?
By Vivian Greenway, PhD, MSA, BSN, RN, PAHM, CCM When did you last tell a young person (under 13) what you do as a case manager? This is a critical time to begin the conversation, as we know that...
An Extraordinary Journey
By Colleen Morley-Grabowski, DNP, RN, CCM, CMAC, CMCN, ACM-RN, FCM As my two-year term as the President of the Case Management Society of America (CMSA) comes to a close, I'm filled with a profound...
Perspectives
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...
The Wandering Case Manager: Travel, Work, and Relaxation in Your Favorite Spots
By Samantha Walker, RN, DNP, CCM, FCM Have you ever wanted to travel for over a week or two, but work holds you back? Or maybe you've been downsized and are staring into the abyss, pondering your...
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
Protect Your Skin: Understanding UV Safety Month and the Impact of Skin Cancer
By Colleen Morley-Grabowski, DNP, RN, CCM, CMAC, CMCN, ACM-RN, FCM As the summer sun shines brightly in the sky, it's important to remember that July is UV Safety Month to raise awareness about the...
Advocacy and Policy
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...
Every Day is Hill Day
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...
Enhancing Health Equity in Professional Case Management Practice for LGBTQ+ Individuals and Communities
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...
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