Rising to Phoenix Status

Rising to Phoenix Status

By Joyace G. Ussin, MSN, RN, BSBM, CCM Houston Gulf Coast Chapter of CMSA had sustained huge losses in that the established board members retired: chapter membership declined, vendor participation decreased, and with the Covid pandemic looming, events and conferences...
Practicing Gratitude

Practicing Gratitude

By Patricia Noonan, MBA, RN, CCM, FCM Looking back at June 2021, I remember that time in my professional career journey with a sense of joy and gratitude. In June of 2021, I received the Case Manager of the Year (CMOY) Award from CMSA. I recall how grateful this award...
Happy 2023! Wait…What?

Happy 2023! Wait…What?

By Janet Coulter, MSN, MS, RN, CCM, FCM Is it 2023 already?!  Where has the time gone? I am reminded of a quote by Andy Rooney: “Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.” Don’t you sometimes wish you could slow time...
It’s Not Science Fiction

It’s Not Science Fiction

By Nancy Skinner RN, CCM, CMGT-RN, ACM-RN, CMCN, FCM I recently attended a conference that was physician-focused. I always enjoy time spent at this conference because it allows me to reconnect with colleagues and learn more about the business of healthcare delivery....