Every Day is Hill Day

Every Day is Hill Day

By Joan Westgor, MSN, RN, CCM All the hype, social media exposure, and preparation activities lead to CMSA’s Hill Day, culminating with our 30-minute opportunity to engage a legislative staffer or the rare engagement with your senator or representative!  …Relief...
See One, Do One, Teach One

See One, Do One, Teach One

By Kathleen Moriarty, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCM Reflecting on my years as a member of the Case Management Society of America (CMSA) of Chicago, I reflect on some of my favorite times learning and networking with others. Gathering at Advocate Christ Medical Center on the...
Best Time to Write a Resume

Best Time to Write a Resume

By Marianne DiMola The other day, I was speaking with a director of case management who was recently let go. We spent a bit of time reviewing his skills and experience. I finally realized that most of his resume was written quite well. It was impressive. Measured...
We Can All Be Partners

We Can All Be Partners

By Kathleen Moreo, RN, BSN, BHSA, CMGT-BC, CCM, CDMS, FCM Sitting in a recent CMSA educational session, it occurred to me that we are all healthcare vendors, whether we work for a company that offers something for sale to the case management community, or whether we...
Are You Interview Ready?

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...