Source: CMSA Today BY NANCY SKINNER, RN, CCM, CMGT-BC, ACM-RN, CMCN, FCM The term rural often evokes bucolic images of vast areas of farmlands and majestic scenery rather than prompting a clear and specific definition of the word. The United States Census Bureau considers a rural area as “any population, housing or territory that is not […]
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Source: CMSA Today BY GARY WOLFE, RN, CCM, FCM Have you ever given any thought to the idea that where you live may have a direct impact on your health outcomes? Probably not, because I don’t think many people think about their health and where they are living until they have significant health concerns or are
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Source: CMSA Today BY JANET COULTER, MSN, MS, RN, CCM, FCM In December 2024, a 53-year-old woman from Alabama who had endured kidney failure for eight years became the recipient of a gene-edited pig kidney at NYU Langone Health. Her journey began with an act of altruism in 1999, when she donated a kidney to her
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Source: CMSA Today In a profession as dynamic and vital as case management, staying informed, connected and prepared is key to providing exceptional care. Whether it’s fostering meaningful connections with peers, building advanced skills or exploring innovative practices, the Case Management Society of America (CMSA) continues to empower case managers to thrive in their careers
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Source: CMSA Today Frailty scores, aging in place, connecting seniors with PACE programs BY LISA SIMMONS-FIELDS, DNP, MSA, RN, CCM, CPHQ, FCM, AND ANNE LEWIS Introduction Our aging population is growing at a much faster rate than in the past. “By 2030, 1 in 6 people in the world will be aged 60 years or
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Source: CMSA Today BY JENNIFER GAZDA, LCSW, CMC, CDP Many of us have been personally impacted in some way by suicide over the course of our lives. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2022) reports that one person commits suicide every 11 minutes. That is 49,000 individuals in one year. While the importance of
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Source: CMSA Today BY SARA DADO, BSW, MSW, LCSW November has always been one of my favorite months of the year. Partially because of fall and Thanksgiving and family time and all the things that come along with preparing for the holiday season. But also because it is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, a
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Source: CMSA Today BY RONALD R. KEARNS, RN, ESQ. Case managers play a key role in helping patients navigate the complicated maze of the continuum of care from hospital, rehabilitation and then back home. Important legal considerations include having appropriate legal documents such as healthcare proxy, HIPAA authorization and a durable power of attorney; accessing
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Source: CMSA Today By TIFFANY FERGUSON, LMSW, CMAC, ACM The Age-Friendly Hospital Rating, introduced as part of the CMS 2025 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Final Rule (HHS, 2024), highlights an opportunity for case managers to play a pivotal role in enhancing care for older adults. The new structural measure is designed to assess hospitals’
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Source: CMSA Today BY PAUL BORJA, RN, DNP, EdD, PhD, PHN, CCM, ACM-RN, CMAC, CMCN, CNML, CMGT-BC, CDONA, FACDONA, FAACM Healthcare decision-making is always optimal when coming from the patient. However, if the patient cannot make those decisions, a surrogate decisionmaker would be the following route to obtain medical decisions for care planning. But what
