Source: CMSA Today BY JENNY QUIGLEY-STICKNEY, RN, MSN, MHA, MA, CCM, ACM.RN, CMAC, CPHM, FCM The early years of CMSA For 35 years, the Case Management Society of America (CMSA) has been a cornerstone of professional case management, advocating for professionals in the field and adapting to the evolving healthcare landscape. Since its inception in
Source: CMSA Today As the recognized authority in case management education and professional standards, CMSA continues to prioritize the development of the workforce through timely, relevant and accessible learning opportunities. This fall, CMSA is offering three unique educational experiences designed to meet professionals at different stages of their careers—from emerging practitioners to experienced leaders. Leadership
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Source: CMSA Today BY MICHAEL GARRETT, MS, CCM, DR. ELLEN FINK-SAMNICK, DBH, MSW, LCSW, ACSW, CCM, CCTP, CRP, FCM, AND DR. COLLEEN MORLEY, DNP, RN, CCM, CMAC, CMGT-BC, CMCN, ACM RN, IQCI, FCM, FAACM As the healthcare landscape continue s to evolve, the role of case managers in ensuring equitable, patient-centered care becomes even more critical. The Case
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Source: CMSA Today The transplant journey is a profound experience that touches the lives of patients, families and healthcare professionals alike. Case managers often play a pivotal role in guiding individuals through the complexities of transplantation. This article explores the firsthand perspectives of case managers who have experienced transplantation as recipients, donors, caregivers or family
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Source: CMSA Today BY CAROLINA ESCOBAR, MD, AND KRIS ATKINS, RN Gene therapy has emerged as a groundbreaking medical innovation, offering unprecedented hope to patients with previously untreatable genetic disorders, cancers resistant to standard therapies or immune disorders that have a tremendous impact on quality of life and survival. For case managers and healthcare stakeholders alike, understanding
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Source: CMSA Today BY CHRISTINE MCNAMARA, LCSW, AND ALYSSA HADERS, MSHAN, BA, CCM Community health workers (CHWs) are the unsung heroes of public health, deeply embedded in the communities they serve. CHWs are diverse and dynamic, spanning a variety of healthcare settings such as within managed care organizations, medical provider centers, and non-profit community-based organizations. Each CHW
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Source: CMSA Today BY MARY BETH NEWMAN, MSN, RN, CMGT-BC, CCM, FCM Emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), are reshaping how healthcare is delivered, coordinated and experienced. We are living in a new era of intelligent technology—where AI-driven tools, predictive analytics and virtual care platforms are becoming integral to healthcare. This technology is significantly impacting the
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Source: CMSA Today VectorCare is a patient logistics platform designed to simplify the complex processes involved in managing care transitions. For case managers responsible for coordinating care across various healthcare settings, VectorCare delivers tools to streamline operations, improve communication, and ultimately enhance patient outcomes. From scheduling non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) and managing home health services
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Source: CMSA Today BY TIFFANY FERGUSON, LMSW, CMAC, ACM Hospital case management programs have long relied on the triad model, a structure that includes nurse case managers, social workers and utilization review specialists. While this model served a clear purpose in the late 1990s and early to mid-2000s, changes in healthcare demands, hospital throughput challenges and
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Source: CMSA Today BY JENNIFER GAZDA, LCSW, CMC, CDP, CHLOE FLEMING AND KATELYNN GAZDA Many of us working in the field of case management have been doing so for many years. Our experience and tenure in the field is a tremendous asset to our patients and our communities, but as we age and look toward retirement, we also need
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