by kcastady@parthenonmgmt.com | Dec 4, 2025 | Advocacy and Policy, Blog
By Dr. Ellen Fink-Samnick DBH, MSW, LCSW, ACSW, CCM, CCTP, CRP, FCM There has been considerable chatter about the Department of Education ruling outlining which educational degrees are recognized as "professions." According to the proposed guidelines, only certain...
by kcastady@parthenonmgmt.com | Nov 25, 2025 | Blog, Clinical Care
By Heidi Steinhebel RN, BSN, CCM I began my case management journey working with catastrophic patients who primarily had a cancer diagnosis. It required me to quickly become well-versed in various diagnoses, learn about the different tests needed throughout the...
by kcastady@parthenonmgmt.com | Oct 9, 2025 | Blog, Case Management
By Megan Owen Heaton, LCSW, CCM We’ve all heard the typical consent speech before surgery: “If you don’t proceed, you risk dying sooner; if you do, we extend your life.” But what if the outcome isn’t so clear-cut? What if the truth lies somewhere in the ambiguous and...
by kcastady@parthenonmgmt.com | Sep 4, 2025 | Blog, Perspectives
By Janet Coulter, MSN, MS, RN, CCM, FCM Professional case managers know a thing or two about juggling responsibilities. Our day usually includes trying to balance documentation, patient coordination, compliance demands, and what feels like a never-ending stream of...
by kcastady@parthenonmgmt.com | Aug 28, 2025 | Blog, Case Management
By Christina Shollack, RN, BSN, CCM, CBIS In the fourth quarter of 2024, caregiver turnover rates reached an alarming 79% according to the Activated Insights Benchmarking Report. This figure is not just a staffing statistic; it is a patient care crisis. For families...