The Case Manager Communication is at the heart of everything a nurse case manager does. In the workers' compensation arena, communication can easily become fragmented as claims adjusters, physicians, therapists, employers, attorneys, and other healthcare […]

The Case Manager I am back! Over the past few weeks, I had the opportunity to do two things that always recharge me—take a vacation and attend the annual Case Management Society of America (CMSA) […]

The Case Manager It’s time to put together my annual Summer Reading List, and I would love your recommendations! What book did you read this year that you simply could not put down? What inspired […]

The Case Manager I was reading a post from a friend who is battling cancer. He talked about psychological flexibility. As I have not heard this term before, I did a little digging. In this article, […]

The Case Manager Every spring, commencement speakers share lessons, inspiration, and wisdom with graduates across the country. Recently, The Washington Post highlighted several memorable commencement speeches, and I thought I would share a few of my favorites. […]

The Case Manager One of the most persistent—and costly—challenges in healthcare, particularly within workers’ compensation, is fragmentation. We often operate in silos: the treating physician focuses on diagnosis and treatment, specialists weigh in on their […]

The Case Manager In today’s workers’ compensation environment, cost containment is often framed as a battle between financial stewardship and quality care. But that framing misses the mark. The most effective cost control strategies don’t […]

The Case Manager I just finished watching season 2 of The Pitt. If you have been watching it, I know you are trying to take in all the issues that were presented and what was […]