Source: CMSA Today BY ELAINE BRUNER, MSN, RN, CMGT-BC, FCM In 2025, there were approximately 17.6 million veterans in the United States and 1.3 million active-duty service members. Their healthcare needs are different from those of civilians due to toxic fumes from burn pits, environmental hazards, biologics, and endemic country diseases, which are examples of hazardous […]
Source: CMSA Today BY SANDRA ZAWALSKI, MSN, RN, CCM, CRRN, ABDA, MSCC, DR. INDIA WATSON, DSL, MSN, RN, CCM, CMPC, AND TRINA STURDIVANT, MSN, RN, CCM Introduction Being or feeling tired can be confused with burnout. Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged or excessive stress. This is a serious condition that
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Source: CMSA Today BY JOYACE G USSIN, MSN, RN, BSBM, CCM Introduction Captain Michael Sevilla, MSN, RN, serves as a Case Manager Navigator at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center (UT MDACC). With many years of experience, Michael is frequently called upon to provide coverage wherever it is needed, regardless of specialty. His assignments
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Source: CMSA Today As we move into 2026, one thing is clear: case management continues to evolve—and CMSA is committed to ensuring our members are prepared, supported, and leading the way. From advanced education and immersive conferences to leadership development and professional recognition, the year ahead is filled with opportunities to grow, connect, and shape
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Source: CMSA Today BY JANET COULTER, MSN, MS, RN, CCM, FCM When a worker is injured, attention naturally turns to bones, muscles, wounds, mobility, and return-to-work timelines. But for many injured workers, the most formidable barrier to recovery is not captured on diagnostic imaging. It is depression, a condition that often develops quietly after the
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Source: CMSA Today I take a moment, close my eyes, inhale deeply with an audible sigh to center myself before I pick up the phone. My senses are heightened and palms are sweaty as the phone rings when someone on the other end picks up and says, “Hello.” “Hi my name is Rebekah, I’m calling
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Source: CMSA Today The Essential Role of Case Managers and Palliative Care in Enhancing Patient Care Transitions In healthcare systems worldwide, case managers (CMs) and palliative care practitioners play a vital role in ensuring patients with chronic and terminal illnesses receive comprehensive, compassionate care. These professionals work closely within interdisciplinary teams to streamline patient care
Source: CMSA Today The problem isn’t just “not enough people.” It’s a system that churns them out. Across the U.S., long‑term care (LTC) providers—skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and home‑ and community‑based services—are running into the same wall: demand for care is rising faster than the workforce that delivers it. PHI projects the direct
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Source: CMSA Today Introduction by Michelle Brusio, MSN, RN, CCM Community Health Workers (CHWs) have been around for over 60 years; their roles have become more critical in addressing social needs, providing community support, and improving overall patient satisfaction by ensuring someone is listening and there to help. Crystal Ports is a Certified Community Health
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Source: CMSA Today Introduction: Why Communication Must Change in Dementia Care More than 7.2 million Americans currently live with Alzheimer’s disease—a number projected to reach over 12.7 million by 2050. Communication breakdown is among the earliest and most persistent symptoms, often progressing from word-finding difficulties to impaired speech production and comprehension. Because individuals with dementia
