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Source: CMSA Today BY TIFFANY FERGUSON, LMSW, CMAC, ACM-SW In recent years, the healthcare industry has undergone a paradigm shift in recognizing the role that social determinants of health (SDoH) play in patient outcomes. These non-medical factors—including housing instability, food insecurity and transportation issues—have emerged as critical elements influencing overall health, particularly among vulnerable populations. The […]

Source: CMSA Today BY DR. COLLEEN MORLEY-GRABOWSKI, DNP, RN, CCM, CMAC, CMCN, ACM-RN, FCM The healthcare industry has undergone a massive transformation over the past few decades, driven largely by technological advancements. From electronic health records (EHRs) to telemedicine, technology has revolutionized the way healthcare is delivered and managed. However, as healthcare becomes increasingly digitized, concerns

Source: CMSA Today BY DR. RAINE ARNDT-COUCH, DSW, JD, LCSW, CCM Health equity is a fundamental goal in healthcare, aiming to ensure that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible. Community health workers (CHWs) play a crucial role in achieving this goal, by leveraging their unique skills and lived experience

Source: CMSA Today BY ANITA MINGO, MSW, LICSW, CAROLINA MOSLEY, RN, MSN, CCM, CPHQ, CPHM, AND CATOVIA RAYNER, DHA, MPH, MSW, LCSW The social drivers of health (SDoH) can affect a wide range of health outcomes and quality of life outcomes. There are five common domains; economic stability, education, health and healthcare, neighborhood and built environment, and social

Source: CMSA Today BY JANET COULTER, MSN, MS, RN, CCM, FCM Food insecurity, defined as the lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life, is an issue affecting millions of individuals and families. Understanding the causes of food insecurity and implementing targeted interventions are essential for case managers. Food insecurity can be

Source: CMSA Today BY BARRY GRANEK, LMHC, PAMELA MATTEL, LCSW, AND GERALDO RAMOS, MSW, MPA Introduction Pathway Home was launched in 2014 with a mission to provide essential care transition support to individuals navigating critical healthcare transitions. The Case Management Society of America Foundation is a non-profit organization advancing the practice of case management by

Source: CMSA Today By PETER MISKA, RT The healthcare industry has witnessed a substantial transformation with the introduction of value-based payment models, aiming to enhance care quality while controlling costs. Among these, the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) stands out as a significant development in home healthcare reimbursement under the Medicare program. Implemented on January 1,