By Elaine Bruner, MSN, RN, CMGT-BC, FCM As the heat and humidity of summer fade in southeast Virginia, I wait for cooler mornings and longer walks. Summer means beach days, […]| CMSA
By Adrienne Trzonkowski, MSM RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS, AE-C, CCM As I begin to type my daily end-of-day projected discharge email, something hits me. I am writing the name of a gentleman […]| CMSA
By Dr. Samantha Walker, RN, DNP, CCM, FCM, FNP Each October, the Case Management Society of America (CMSA) takes an opportunity to pause and reflect on the extraordinary contributions of case managers […]| CMSA
By Jose Miguel Santoro, MBA Congratulations to The Case Management Society of America (CMSA) members and supporting Colleagues as we celebrate National Case Management Week, October 12 – 18, 2025. […]| CMSA
By Debra Bellitter, RN, MBA, CCM, CPHQ, CMCN, CHCQM-Diplomat *Please note that patient, client, and beneficiary are used interchangeably. Case management has become more critical than ever, but a fundamental […]| CMSA
How frontline professionals can influence policy and protect access to care. By Susan Plough, MSN, RN, PHCNS-BC, CCM, FCM Why Advocacy Matters Case managers see firsthand how policies affect real […]| CMSA
By Jenny Quigley-Stickney RN, MSN, MHA, MA, CCM, ACM-RN, CMAC, CPHM, FCM Case Management Week is here - a time to pause and recognize the heart of healthcare and our […]| CMSA
By Mary Kim Brown, RN A nurse is often asked, "Why did you choose to be a nurse?" The path begins with a rigorous college curriculum that lays a foundation […]| CMSA
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.” […]| CMSA
Fred has been developmentally disabled since birth. He was non-verbal and came to our hospital with a bowel obstruction due to Pica. He lived in a long-term nursing home known to have a less-than-desirable reputation, but it was one of the few places that took Medicaid patients in our area. Upon admission, we learned that the facility was now being closed due to multiple violations. | CMSA
By Dr. Colleen Morley DNP, RN, CCM, CMAC, CMGT-BC, CMCN, ACM, RN, FCM, FAACM| CMSA
By Janet Coulter, MSN, MS, RN, CCM, FCM| CMSA
By Christina Shollack, RN, BSN, CCM, CBIS| CMSA
By Dr. Colleen Morley, DNP, RN, CCM, CMAC, CMGT-BC, CMCN, ACM-RN, FCM, FAACM | CMSA
Navigating the world is tough for anyone. Navigating a world that does not understand you is even harder. Then, adding the complexities of a disability to the mix takes things to a whole other level. | CMSA
Sunflowers. I love their tall, huge stems and sunny yellow flowers reaching for the sky! This year, I planted several sunflowers to see if they would grow. They did! I was so happy! I thought the flower at the end of the long green stem would never open, but finally the blooms blossomed into their full majesty. I was amazed and happy.| CMSA
By Mary Rose Ready RN, MSN, CCM, ACM| CMSA
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By Colleen Morley-Grabowski, DNP, RN, CCM, CMAC, CMCN, ACM-RN, FCM| CMSA