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Case Management Leadership
Mentorship and Succession Planning: Securing the Future of Case Management Leadership
Healthcare organizations are facing one of the most significant leadership transitions in decades. Experienced case management leaders are retiring, while…
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Association News
The Momentum Continues
Every year, the CMSA Annual Conference & Expo reminds us why this profession is so special. It’s certainly the education…
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President's Message
A Message From the 2026 CMSA President
As case managers, we have the privilege and responsibility of serving individuals, families, caregivers, and communities during some of the…
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Utilization management
Optimizing Utilization Management in Professional Case Management Practice
Utilization management, also called utilization review, has been present in the U.S. healthcare system for several decades. BY MICHAEL B.…
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Utilization management
Introducing the CMSA Microcredential in Utilization Management: Elevating Practice, Demonstrating Value
As healthcare continues to evolve toward value-based care, the expectations placed on case managers — particularly in utilization management (UM)…
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Healthcare information technology
Health Information Technology in Case Management: Advancing the CMSA Standards of Practice to Navigate Modern Healthcare Challenges
Healthcare delivery has evolved considerably over the past two decades due to advances in technology, regulatory changes, value-based reimbursement, and…
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Patient Communication
Empowering the Patient Through Education and Resources
After a new diagnosis or hospital admission, patients and caregivers can often feel a wide range of emotions. Anxiety over…
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Case Management Practice
Artificial Intelligence and Innovation in Case Management Nursing
BY HEATHER KELLY, MSN, RN, BCPA, CPC Case management nurses operate at the intersection of clinical care, utilization management, and…
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Long-Term Care
Life Care Planning for Healthcare Professionals: An Overview
BY ANNE GOWING, RN, CRRN, CNLCP®, MSCC, FIG MCP-C, FIG LCP-C As healthcare grows increasingly complex, so too does the…
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Case Management Leadership
Peanuts and Case Managers
BY MICHELLE BRUSIO, MSN, RN, CCM One of my favorite guilty pleasures is collecting and enjoying Charles Schulz's Peanuts.