Case Management Career Satisfaction Surpasses National Average in 2024

Case Management Career Satisfaction Surpasses National Average in 2024 The 2024 Case Management Salary and Trends Survey reveals remarkably high job satisfaction rates among case managers, significantly outpacing national averages. With nearly 70% of case managers reporting high job satisfaction, the profession stands out as a bright spot in today’s challenging healthcare landscape.

Work-Life Balance: A Key Advantage of Case Management Careers

Work-Life Balance: A Key Advantage of Case Management Careers The 2024 Case Management Salary and Trends Survey reveals compelling data about work-life balance in case management. The majority of case managers enjoy weekends off, limited holiday work requirements, and minimal overtime. These findings suggest that case management offers healthcare professionals an opportunity to maintain a rewarding career while achieving better work-life integration.

Is Case Management Still a Strong Career Move for Nurses in 2025?

The latest 2024 Case Management Salary and Trends Survey results continue to demonstrate that case management offers nurses an attractive career path. Case managers earn higher salaries, report strong job satisfaction, enjoy better work-life balance, and experience high job security. The data shows case management remains a compelling option for nurses seeking advanced beyond bedside care.

Nurses exploring career advancement opportunities often ask whether case management is a good option. The 2024 Case Management Salary and Trends Survey, with over 2,600 respondents, provides compelling evidence that case management continues to offer significant advantages for nurses considering a career change.

Which Case Management Certification Should I Choose? (Updated February 2024)

Which Case Management Certification Should I Choose? (Updated February 2024)

A popular question in our Case Managers Community Facebook Group is “Which Case Management Certification should I choose?” While we can’t answer that question for you we can give you the information you need to decide for yourself. 

Things to consider are where you are now and where you see yourself in the future. You will also want to take into consideration your professional background and where you work. 

This article gives a comparison of 3 of the most popular certifications available for case managers to help you decide which one is best for you.

Understanding Credentials in Case Management: Certificate, Certification, and Fellowship

In the field of case management, understanding the nuances of various professional credentials – certificates, certifications, and fellowships – is crucial for your career development. Each serves a different purpose and caters to varying levels of experience and career aspirations. The Case Management Institute sheds light on these distinctions, helping professionals like you make informed decisions for your careers.

Understanding the Path to Becoming a Nurse Case Manager: Traditional Degrees vs. Specialized Courses

The journey to becoming a nurse case manager involves the pivotal decision about education and training. While traditional university degrees are becoming more available, specialized courses like those offered by the Case Management Institute present an alternative path. This article explores these two routes, focusing on the financial and time commitments involved.

Salary for Case Managers in 2022

Salary for Case Managers in 2022

What is the Salary for Case Managers?

We are often asked about the salary for case managers. To answer this question The Case Management Society of America (CMSA) and the Case Management Institute (CMI) collaborated on a 2022 Case Management Salary and Trends Survey. 

The survey results show that most case managers (62%) earn a base salary of $80,000 or more. Over a quarter of case managers (27%) earn $100,000 per year or more. 8% make $130,000 or more annual base salary while only 7% of case managers reported a salary under $60,000. In addition, 84% of case managers’ salaries were listed at or above $70,000 per year. (Cooper-Gillingham et al., 2022)

Furthermore, 65% of case managers reported an increase in their salary over the last year and 85% of case managers are satisfied with the salary they receive. (Cooper-Gillingham et al., 2022)

Jobs for Case Managers

When looking for jobs for Case Managers most people look in the obvious places, hospitals, insurance companies, and Workers’ Compensation. But while they are the most popular places for case managers to work according to the 2022 Case Management Salary and Trends Survey (Cooper-Gillingham et al., 2022) that is also where everyone else is looking. This often makes it difficult to get an interview let alone a job offer. But by thinking outside the box and looking beyond these obvious places to find case management jobs you will have a better chance of finding your dream job. 

Is Case Management a Good Career Move for Nurses in 2022?

Is Case Management a Good Career Move for Nurses in 2022?

This article compares survey results from nurses and case managers. So is Case Management a good career move for Nurses? The results show that case managers earn more than nurses, are more satisfied with their job, and the majority of case managers plan to stay with their current employer. However, case management is not the right career move for every nurse. Nurses considering case management should research the field to ensure it is the right fit for them.