 There is something happening at CMSA! Like so many other businesses and organizations in 2020, CMSA is adapting and posturing to meet the challenges of a new decade. We are determined to transform any challenges to new opportunities for our members and the case management profession at large. So, what is happening at CMSA?
CMSA has a new Association Management Company (AMC), Parthenon Management Group (PMG). PMG is a premier AMC, that manages over 20 healthcare-related and scientific research-based associations. PMG has a diverse group of professionals who possess the specific skills, experience and innovative technology to re-invent CMSA for this current and post-pandemic future, an evolving profession, emerging trends in member value and impactful leadership in public policy.
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The 2021 CMSA Annual Convention will be held Tuesday, June 8 – Friday, June 11, 2021, at Disney Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida. CMSA leadership is continuing to monitor the impact of COVID-19 on in-person meetings and has determine the best course of action moving forward is a hybrid meeting including the development of an in-person and virtual format that considers the safety of our members and annual meeting participants. More information on the meeting format will come as we approach the meeting dates. We look forward to seeing you in Orlando or virtually!
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Case managers are advocates, leaders, influencers, problem-solvers, educators and more! In every work setting and within healthcare in general, there is a common challenge; how to best meet our clients’ needs in an industry that is continually evolving. Legislative and regulatory changes trickle down and lead to more change at the employer level. Initiatives to improve our practice, reinforce our value and protect our profession will ultimately lead to increased recognition that case management is the true healthcare reform.
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In 2020, aging Americans have more choices than ever before. As baby boomers consider future long-term care options, new models arise to address individual needs and a culture of choice. From location to roommates, technology to psychology, transportation to socialization – choices abound for seniors in the new era. In light of the coronavirus pandemic, technology-based solutions such as telehealth, previously under-utilized in preference for in-person care, have now become mainstream options. With an overwhelming variety of care models, case managers and care teams must help older adults choose and implement the solutions that will work best for them, navigating a path to independence, quality of life and lower costs.
CEs: 1 Hour Nursing, 1 Hour CCM, 1 Hour ASWB
October 7, 2020 at 12 PM CDT
Register Here
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CMSA’s ICM program provides multiple strategies to engage clients, stratify risk, and develop care plans to mitigate risk and help clients achieve improved health and well-being. Our training includes review of “CMSA’s Integrated Case Management Manual: For Case Managers by Case Managers,” online learning sessions, self-study activities to prepare for Face to Face Training, and 12-hours of interactive practical application in a virtual setting.
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National Case Management Week is October 11-17 and we cannot wait to celebrate with you! Ready to show off your case manager spirit? Get your CMSA and/or CMWeek2020 gear here to show your support and tell the world that Case Managers Can!
During a Global Pandemic, case managers have shown what we are capable of. Help us celebrate you, our field, and the progress we have made together by promoting CMWeek! Use the resource links below to help us promote CMWeek2020!
Over the next few weeks, we're going to be asking what the line means to YOU. We have big plans in store so stay tuned and watch your email and the CMSA social media platforms for updates!
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September 15, 2020
One year ago, we lost an icon. As CMSA reflects on the memory of the late Margaret “Peggy” Leonard, she is on the mind and in the hearts of many because of her impact on case managers and CMSA members. The Foundation continues to support programs that were created by Peggy though her passion for not only CMSA and the Foundation but also for Public Policy.
 The Margaret Leonard Public Policy Fund encapsulates the passion that the late Peggy Leonard had for developing a better future for the case management industry through a collaborative, inclusive community of healthcare professionals working together to build industry wide solutions to case management issues. This fund develops opportunities to promote public policy awareness and best practices by effectively communicating and building relationships with legislators, regulators and healthcare agencies at the local, state and national level to advocate for case management public policy that puts the health of all patients first. Donations to the fund will be used to educate case managers and other healthcare advocates on how to advance public policy through productive outreach.
To donate in honor of Peggy’s passion for public policy, visit www.cmsafoundation.org/mlppg.
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Pat Stricker, RN, MEd
Senior Vice President
TCS Healthcare Technologies
BackgroundIt has been over 6 months since the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2 ), also known as COVID-19, was identified and declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020. During that time, 188 countries have been affected by the virus, causing 29,365,289 reported cases and 939,268 deaths as of September 15, 2020. Unfortunately, the U.S. leads all other countries in the number of cases identified (6,570,889) and the number of deaths (195,047). In addition, the U.S. has had 387,616 COVID-19 related hospitalizations.
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