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President's Message
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Transitions

By Dr. Colleen Morley-Grabowski, DNP, RN, CCM, CMAC, CMCN, CMGT BC, ACM-RN, IQCI, FCM, FAACM
As I transition from my role as president of the Case Management Society of America (CMSA) to becoming the immediate past president and chair of the CMSA Editorial Board, I am filled with a deep sense of pride and gratitude for the incredible journey we have shared.

Association News
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CASE MANAGERS: Powering the Future of Healthcare

As we begin National Case Management Week (October 13-19, 2024), it’s time to honor and celebrate the heroes of healthcare—our dedicated case managers. This annual celebration has grown into a powerful movement that shines a spotlight on the vital role case managers play in delivering patient-centered care and improving health outcomes.

Primary Care
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The Imperative of Care Coordination at the Primary Care Level

BY COLLEEN MORLEY-GRABOWSKI, DNP, RN, CCM, CMAC, CMCN, CMGT BC, ACM-RN, IQCI, FCM, FAACM
In the complex system of healthcare, the coordination of patient care is a critical factor that determines the quality and efficiency of the services provided. The primary care level is the ideal starting point for this coordination, as it is often the first point of contact for patients entering the healthcare system.

Leadership
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Case Managers as Leaders

By Donna Todd, MSN, RN-BC, CCM
As I was thinking about leadership and case managers, the first thought that I had was, do all case managers see themselves as leaders? I hope everyone said “absolutely.” For those of you who said “no,” did you say that because you don’t have a formal title? Some of the best leaders do not have a formal title!

Best Practices
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Using Research to Advocate for Best Practices

BY KERRI WIZNER, MPH, CPH, AND KEEMIA VAGHEF, PhD
Managing injured or ill working-age people can be complicated when cases have co-occurring conditions or non-diagnostic factors (like the social determinants of health) driving people toward poor recovery outcomes. These complexities consume considerable time for case managers and can lead to longer recoveries, affecting the patient’s mental health and self-identity.

WORKFORCE
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Generational Diversity in the Workplace

BY JANET S. COULTER, MSN, MS, RN, CCM, FCM, AND, MARYANN OTT, BSN, RN, CCM, CPC
Leading a generationally diverse workforce is challenging. Effective leaders understand that each generation brings unique strengths, characteristics, values and challenges to the workplace.

Association News
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Case Management Fellows

Making an Impact on the Professional Practice of Case Management Launched in 2021, the Case Management Fellow (FCM™) program from the Case Management Society of America (CMSA) aims to honor distinguished individuals who have made significant contributions to the professional practice of case management through leadership, innovation and scholarship. ELEVATING…

Leadership
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Director Profiles

BY ANNE LLEWELLYN, MS, BHSA, RN, CCM, CRRN

Here, we highlight case management professionals who are leaders, mentors and directors in various settings where case managers practice their trade. Each has shared information about who they are and the work they do across the broad healthcare system. Please take a few minutes to read about their work and the value they bring.