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The Latest in Case Management

Living Donors Just Got a Win: What the HOLD Act Means for Case Managers and Our Patients 

By Janet Coulter, MSN, MS, RN, CCM, FCM On February 3, 2026, an important milestone in transplant advocacy became a reality. The Honor Our Living Donors (HOLD) Act was signed into law. This achievement was championed by the...

What Professional Identity Means to Me: A Personal and Professional Reflection 

By Colleen Morley DNP, RN, CCM, CMAC, CMGT-BC, CMCN, ACM-RN, FCM, FAACM  Professional identity is a phrase we use often in healthcare, but for me, it is far more than a theoretical construct or an academic concept. It is deeply personal. It reflects how I...

Navigating Everyday Stress: Practical Strategies for Healthcare Case Managers

By Sharon Wagner Stress is not a stranger in healthcare settings. For case managers who juggle patient needs, care coordination, documentation, and system demands, the pressure can quickly become chronic. Managing that stress effectively isn’t just...
Do You Want to Be a Case Manager When You Grow Up?

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...

How Far Is Too Far?

How Far Is Too Far?

By Amy S. Chartier MSN, BA, RN, CMGT-BC “Room 410A would like hot sauce for his lunch.”“We don’t have hot sauce; I don’t even know where to get some.”“Ask the case manager, they’ll know.” In the...

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