The Case Manager When an employee is injured on the job, the goal is not only to provide appropriate medical care but also to help the injured worker recover and return to gainful employment as […]

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 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 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 […]

The Case Manager Negotiation is one of the core skills nurse case managers rely on every day. Whether we’re coordinating care, advocating for services, or helping families navigate complex systems, we spend a surprising amount […]