CMSA Blog

Faith, Burgers, and Beer

By Elaine Bruner, MSN, RN, CMGT-BC Have you experienced a patient/family interaction you never expected? Growing as a case manager offers many of these moments but few have impacted me like a 19-month brain cancer journey with a Sailor and his loved ones. A cancer...

Celebrating the Power of Giving Back

By Dr. Colleen Morley DNP, RN, CCM, CMAC, CMCN, ACM-RN, FCM Every year, on December 5th, people around the world come together to celebrate International Volunteer Day (IVD). This special day, designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 1985, is an...

Are You Interview Ready?

By Marianne DiMola Are you interview-ready? What does that mean exactly? What I'm referring to is when you aren’t really looking but you are suddenly given notice, or perhaps you are contacted by a recruiter with a wonderful job. Are you ready to go? One of the things...
Why Case Management?

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

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!

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...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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

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

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?

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

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...