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Source: CMSA Today BY JANET COULTER, MSN, MS, RN, CCM, FCM Have you ever felt that your day was like riding on a roller coaster? There are the unknowns, the anticipated, the ups and downs, the twists and turns, loops with unexpected drops, and Friday afternoon surprises. It can be a thrilling, fast-paced ride with

Source: CMSA Today BY KELVA EDMUNDS-WALLER, DNP, RN, CCM Substance use disorders (SUD) are an epidemic in the United States; however, limited attention is given to the extent of the epidemic among adults 60 years of age and older. By 2030, more than 72 million adults in the U.S. will be 65 year of age

Source: CMSA Today BY PILAR SALCEDO AND LEONARDO ALBERTO SALAZAR ROJAS The International Hospital of Colombia (HIC) has gained global recognition as a leader in cardiovascular health, distinguished for its excellence in innovative procedures, especially in the field of artificial heart implantation. The institution has transcended Colombia’s borders by providing high-quality care to international patients

Source: CMSA Today BY GARRY CARNEAL, JD With mental health concerns fresh on our minds since the pandemic, case managers continue to focus on their patients’ mental well-being, in addition to an array of physical ailments. Over time, the interaction between mental and physical health has become more apparent. Case managers have been very aware

Source: CMSA Today BY DARRYL WASHINGTON, D.ED., MS THE ANCIENT ISSUE OF INEQUITY The rudiments of any developing culture begin with the creation of a common language, letters or an alphabet, religion, laws, social organization, settlements, food production and a system of healthcare. Systematic healthcare dates back as far as the ancient Mesopotamians, whose timeline

Source: CMSA Today BY ANNE LLEWELLYN, MS, BHSA, RN, CRRN, CMGT-BC, BCPA, FCM Health information technology is touching each of our lives. Examples include electronic health records, practice management software, patient portals, remote patient monitoring technologies, clinical decision support systems, staff scheduling and bed management systems. Whatever sector of the healthcare system you work in,

Source: CMSA Today BY KELVA EDMUNDS-WALLER, DNP, RN, CCM Artificial intelligence is pervasive in our everyday lives whether we recognize it or not. In the simplest terms, artificial intelligence (AI) is the science of making computers mimic human thoughts and actions in real-life environments. AI is a branch of computer science focused on creating machines that

Source: CMSA Today BY STEFANY ALMADEN, PhD, RN, MSN, CCM, CMCN, CPUM, PAHM OVERVIEW Care/case management (CM) services have continued to evolve since the passing of the Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Act of 1973. Viewed at first as the “pulse-check” for service-requests’ reviews for cost control, CM had to fight for carving niche skills to

Source: CMSA Today BY LISA SIMMONS-FIELDS, DNP, MSA, RN, CCM, CPHQ “The AMA House of Delegates uses the term augmented intelligence (AI) as a conceptualization of artificial intelligence that focuses on AI’s assistive role, emphasizing that its design enhances human intelligence rather than replaces it” (AMA, 2024). Leveraging technology and tools will improve healthcare efficiencies,