BY ALTHEA HALCHUCK, EJD, CT, BCPA Death is the cosmic bell whose ring we hear, ever so faintly, even at the beginning of life.” – Ira Byock, M.D. As a long-time hospice volunteer, I have worked with many patients and their families. Every once in a while, one comes along that…
BY MICHELLE DESPRES, PT, CEAS II, CETS, AND KEVIN GLENNON, RN, BSN, CDMS, CWCP, QRP SITUATION Musculoskeletal disorders – injury or pain in joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves and tendons – are the second largest contributor to disability worldwide, with lower back pain being the leading cause of disability globally. Some disorders arise…
Poster Presented at the 2020 National CMSA Virtual Conference BY SUSIE RATTERREE, BSN, RN, CCM, AND SHEILAH McGLONE, RN, CCM Case management practice is not a new concept and has been around in some form since the early 1900s. It has changed dramatically over the years without much research to prove the…
BY MARK PEW For the approximately 20% of American adults who have chronic pain1 – pain you wake up with, go to sleep with, and that won’t go away until you die – appropriate treatment is of paramount interest. The easiest way to confirm that is by fast-forwarding through commercials on television.…
BY SANDRA KAHN, MSOM, BSN, RN, AP, Dipl. AP The proven, time-tested benefits of acupuncture are why it has grown exponentially in its use throughout the medical spectrum. The practice of acupuncture is fairly new in the U.S., dating back only to the 1970s. Since then it has made significant strides…
BY JOAN SEVY MAJERS, DNP, RN, FACHE, CENP, CCM There has never been a greater need for skilled, knowledgeable healthcare providers. At the time of this article, globally, there are over one million confirmed cases of COVID-19 (cdc.gov). Case managers have significant leadership roles in facilitating the transition of patients in…
Melanie A. Prince, MSN, BSN, NE-BC, CCM, CMSA President CMSA has embarked upon a longevity-defining journey with Parthenon Management Group (PMG) as a premier Association Management Company (AMC) responsible for executing the strategic vision of the Board of Directors and providing the operational expertise to ensure we are successful in…
BY DAVID HANSCOM, MD A few years ago, I saw four surgical patients within two weeks who caused a profound change in my thinking about patients’ perception of pain. Historically, I would focus on pain patterns and correlate them with imaging studies. If the symptoms seemed to be caused by the…
BY MELANIE A. PRINCE, MSN, BSN, NE-BC, CCM I suspect there are many of you experiencing a roller coaster ride of professional and emotional reactions to our world, your family and careers. Consider the COVID-19 pandemic: There have been extraordinary changes to our life patterns as we prevent, mitigate and navigate…
PRESENTED BY CMSA PAST PRESIDENT ANNE LLEWELLYN, MS, BHSA, RN – BC, CCM, CRRN, ON BEHALF OF WENDY JAFFE, RN, MSN, ACM This article shows the value of belonging to professional organizations and the connections made through networking. The members and the past presidents of CMSA are resources you can tap into…