BY KELVA EDMUNDS-WALLER, DNP, RN, CCM, WITH NICOLE M. MEREDITH, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM
The United States of America, one of the world’s wealthiest and most technologically advanced countries, has a Black and Brown maternal and infant health crisis.
BY GARRY CARNEAL, JD, MA, JACK SHOEMAKER, MS, AND TOM WILSON, PhD
Treating diseases of the brain is as important as treating any physical condition. Yet, U.S. health insurers have earned the dubious reputation of not covering behavioral health conditions (“BH,” aka mental health and substance use disorders) adequately when compared to physical health conditions (“PH,” aka medical/surgical care). From a population health perspective, disease states such as depression, anxiety, addiction and other mental health conditions often have been undertreated, subsequently leading to poor clinical outcomes.
In 2022, a key foundation project for CMSA was the development of a new CMSA Strategic Plan — EPIC — which was launched during the 2022 CMSA Annual Conference in Orlando. With a clear pathway for success, CMSA is able to focus on improving professional growth opportunities for CMSA members…
BY MELANIE A. PRINCE, RN, BSN, MSN, NE-BC, CCM, FCM, FAAN
A strong case can be made for the inherent links between law, social factors and health.
IN SECTION: ASSOCIATION NEWS Making the Most of Your CMSA Membership PARTNERING WITH CMSA IS AN INVESTMENT IN YOU! The Case Management Society of America (CMSA) facilitates the growth and development of professional case managers across the healthcare continuum, promoting high-quality, ethical practice benefitting patients, their families and support systems.…