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The Latest in Case Management

Exploring the Ongoing Misconception of  “But I’m Not A CCM; I Can’t Join CMSA!”         

By Colleen Morley-Grabowski, DNP, RN, CCM, CMAC, CMCN, ACM-RN, FCM Understanding the Difference Between Professional Organizations and Credentialing Agencies  In my travels over the past many years, I have often heard the following discussion from prospective members:...

It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett

By Janet Coulter, MSN, MS, RN, CCM, FCM Summertime always makes me think about going to Jimmy Buffett concerts! Yes, I am a parrot head – and proud of it! I have often sung "Cheeseburger in Paradise" at the top of my lungs! I'll take mine with lettuce, tomato, Heinz...

Communicating the Importance of Case Management: A Fact Sheet  

By Patricia Noonan, MBA, RN, CCM, FCM  In June 2024, CMSA released two important Fact Sheets to the case management community at the CMSA Annual Conference held in Providence, Rhode Island. CMSA’s Fact Sheets address case management, who professional case...
Are You an Assertive or Aggressive Case Manager

Are You an Assertive or Aggressive Case Manager

By Karen Hooven RN, BSN, CRRN, CCM Are you an Assertive or Aggressive Case Manager, or a combination of both? Or do you consider yourself  "firm"? Does it matter?   It does matter. Whether you...

Setting Boundaries is Self-Care! 

Setting Boundaries is Self-Care! 

By Christina Sanchez, LCSW Imagine a case manager wrapping up their day, feeling inundated with paperwork, pending calls, and the looming responsibilities of their evening routine with family. Does...

Recognizing Vulnerability 

Recognizing Vulnerability 

By Donna Stewart, RN, BSN, CCM  After the recent death of my father from lung cancer, the various family stressors that accompany such a loss, and then the very unexpected passing of one of my...

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