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Why Case Management?
By Sandra Zawalski, MSN, RN, CRRN, CCM, ABDA, MSCC If someone had told me 40-plus years ago that my nursing career would take a different avenue from direct patient care, I would have laughed at...
Legislative History of CM Week
By Jenny Quigley-Stickney MSN RN MHA MA CCM, ACM-RN, CMAC, CPHM, FCM This year, National Case Management Week falls from October 8 through October 14, 2023, and the theme is “Keeping the Patient at...
Happy Case Management Week 2023
We'll be posting special blogs each day of Case Management Week and we're thrilled to kick things off with a video blog from our CMSA National President, Dr. Colleen Morley! Visit our National CM...
Do What You Love, Love What You Do!
By Janet Coulter, MSN, MS, RN, CCM, FCM I love this quote – and I love what I do! This quote has been attributed to Confucius. Confucius also wrote, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have...
Know Your Value: A Guiding Principle for Professional Case Managers
By Dr. Colleen Morley DNP, RN, CCM, CMAC, CMCN, ACM-RN, FCM In the complex and ever-evolving field of healthcare, the role of a professional case manager is indispensable. We serve as advocates,...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
By Laura Ostrowsky, RN, CCM, MUP October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis in women. Although not limited to women,...
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...