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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

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

Source: CMSA Today BY COLLEEN MORLEY, DNP, RN, CCM, CMAC, CMGT-BC, CMCN, ACM, RN, IQCI, FCM, FAACM, AND DEANNA COOPER GILLINGHAM, RN, CCM, FCM NEWS FLASH!! The case management workforce is aging, presenting both challenges and opportunities for the future of the profession. As more experienced case managers approach retirement, we must proactively address succession planning, workforce

Source: CMSA Today BY JANET S. COULTER, MSN, MS, RN, CCM, FCM Organ and tissue transplantation is one of modern medicine’s most profound achievements, offering renewed hope and life to countless individuals. Central to this process are the selfless donors who decide to gift parts of themselves. Every organ and tissue donation embodies an act of

Source: CMSA Today BY JAYME AMBROSE, DNP, RN, CCM, DAVID HEINRICH, BS, RN, CCM, AND SARAH SANDOVAL, BS The United States identifies that maternal health is an area of crisis. It is a cornerstone of all national and state health initiatives. The United States is ranked 122 out of 186 countries for maternal mortality rate

Source: CMSA Today BY JANET COULTER, MSN, MS, RN, CCM, FCM Happiness is a fundamental human experience, an emotional state characterized by joy, gladness, satisfaction and well-being. For professional case managers who juggle the complexities of patient care, advocate for necessary resources and navigate a fast-paced healthcare environment, happiness may sometimes feel elusive. Happiness is

Source: CMSA Today BY KAREN D. WALKER, MSN, RN, LSSBB The healthcare landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. In this ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the role of the healthcare team has become more crucial than ever. This article aims to highlight the evolving role of the healthcare team during an era characterized by swift technological

Source: CMSA Today BY ZACHARY LENERT, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, ACM, CEN The evolving landscape of healthcare continues to highlight the indispensable role of medical social workers and nurse care managers in hospital settings. As hospitals tackle increasing regulatory pressures, complex discharge planning and addressing the social drivers of health (SDOH), the dyad leadership model emerges