Register by September 13th to Secure Your Spot!

Join your fellow case managers for an unparalleled, in-person educational experience from September 20 – 22, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. This is your chance to dive into a dynamic, hands-on program designed specifically for professionals eager to enhance their skills and tackle new challenges in the field.

The CMSA Case Management Boot Camp offers a comprehensive, interactive approach to learning. Whether you're seeking to build a strong foundation or refine your expertise across various settings, this program is tailored to meet your needs. Engage in real-life case studies, learn best practices and gain practical insights from experts Rebecca Perez and Melanie Prince over 2.5 days of immersive education.

Key Benefits:

• Real-World Experience: Work through real-life scenarios to apply ethical practices, healthcare reimbursement strategies and effective communication techniques.
• Diverse Learning: Explore skill sets applicable to multiple practice settings and delve into practice improvement analysis.
• Expert Guidance: Benefit from the knowledge and direction of seasoned instructors committed to elevating your case management skills.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your practice and network with peers. Register by September 13th to guarantee your place at this transformative event. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and take your case management skills to the next level!

"The CMSA CM Boot Camp program made me rethink the process of our workflow and expectations of case management within my company. It also gave me more confidence and motivation to continue advocating for our department." ~Millicent, CMSA CM Boot Camp Participant

Fall 2023 Boot Camp Graduates

Enhancing Case Managers' Understanding of Blood Transfusion: A Comprehensive Overview

Monday, August 19 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern

Pre-Approved CEs: 1 Hr RN, CCM

In today’s healthcare landscape, case managers are crucial in ensuring optimal patient care and outcomes. This session will equip you with essential knowledge about blood transfusion, empowering you to navigate challenges and enhance patient experiences.

This session promises to be a comprehensive exploration of blood transfusion essentials, equipping you with the knowledge and tools needed to optimize patient outcomes and ensure quality care delivery.

Presenters:
Claudia Cohn, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer, AABB
Karen Palmer, MT, CQA, Director of Regulatory Affairs, AABB
Susan Leppke, MPH, Sr Director of Public Policy & Strategic Partnerships,  AABB

Presented by CMSA Affiliate Partner the Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies (AABB).

Free to Members and Non-Members!

Change Management: The Future of Care Coordination and Integrated Care

Thursday, September 12 at 12 p.m. EST

Pre-Approved CEs: 1 Hr RN, SW, CCM

The future of case management requires leadership skills with an awareness of how to communicate changes and the benefits to the client. This presentation will provide key strategies related to communication of organizational changes, managing resistance, and obtaining key stakeholder buy-in. In this presentation, the participant will be able to define the change management models related to various organizational care delivery systems to discover the potential for improvements in health equity, care, outcomes and satisfaction. 

Presenters:
Julie Alban, DNP, MPH, AMB-BC
Robert Larson, LCSW, ACM-SW  
Catovia B. Rayner, DHA, MPH, MSW, LCSW
 
Free to Members | $40 for Non-Members

Critical Illness Recovery in High Medical Complexity

Wednesday, September 25 at 1 p.m. EST

Pre-Approved CEs: 1 Hr RN, CCM

High Medical Complexity patients are individuals who survive a life-threatening illness or injury with or without multiple, co-morbid conditions who are debilitated and dependent on intense medical care for a longer period of time. Critical illness recovery care follows acute intensive care and is provided using a multidisciplinary, system/organ preservation and conservation treatment approach. Referral timing is critical when navigating patients through the continuum of care and the transition to the next level of care. Getting the right patient in the right level of care at the right time is critical to throughput, to optimize patient outcomes and maximum recoverability.

Presenters:
Kristine Shields, MHA, MSN, RN, LNCC
Carolyn Adams, MEd, CCM

Free to Members | $40 for Non-Members

Boost Your Case Management Expertise with CMSA’s Renowned ICM Training This Fall!

CMSA Fall 2024 Integrated Case Management (ICM) Training
Dates: October 22, 23 & 24, 2024, plus required self-study completed in advance
Location: Virtual live, interactive sessions via Zoom, 12:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Eastern each day
Pre-Approved CEs: 28.5 Hours RN, SW, and CCM

Join CMSA’s premier ICM Training to gain advanced case management strategies using the recently released Integrated Case Management Manual (2nd Edition). This comprehensive training includes self-study and interactive virtual sessions, equipping participants with skills to engage clients, stratify risks and develop effective care plans. The program covers essential topics such as integrated care planning, interdisciplinary roles and patient-centered approaches.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your case management skills and improve health outcomes for your clients. Register now and take the next step in your professional journey. And remember, MEMBERS SAVE!

CMSA’s Standards of Professional Case Management Practice Course is your pathway to mastering the key principles that define the role, process, and expectations of professional case managers across the healthcare continuum.

This comprehensive online course offers 17 modules, each designed to deepen your understanding of the CMSA Standards of Practice for Case Management, the gold-standard for case management practice.

With detailed narratives, professional video presentations, and real-life case scenarios, you’ll gain the insights needed to apply these standards effectively. 

Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll earn 32 hours of continuing education credit for RN, SW, and CCM.

Members: $150 | Non-Members: $300

At less than $5 per CE for members, you can't afford to miss this incredible learning opportunity!

Get Ready for Education Galore — the #CMWeek2024 Schedule Will Be Announced SOON!

National Case Management Week is October 13-19, 2024. It’s a time to celebrate YOU, and honor and reward case managers for improving the healthcare system and driving its future as change agents within our communities across the country. CMSA celebrates case managers all year long but can’t wait to have a designated week to show our appreciation!

It’s Time to Get Ready and Make Plans:

• Check out the activities and education offered by your local Chapter and CMSA National.
• Plan company events and recognition to honor your case managers.
• Follow the CM Week Facebook page for timely announcements and connections.
• Visit the CMSA Spirit Store for your CM Week Swag and more!
• Become a CM Week Sponsor.
• Download the CM Week Celebration & Media Guide for even more ideas.

 Visit www.cmsa.org for more information on the activities and prizes available during #CMWeek2024!

The CMSA Call for Presentations for the 2025 CMSA Annual Conference is almost here!  

Are you ready to join us in Dallas, TX, to share your expertise and elevate the case management profession? It’s not too early to begin identifying your topic and outlining your title, abstract and objectives. Consider connecting with a potential co-presenter to enhance your presentation. Although the online form is not yet active, you can begin reviewing the steps to prepare for your submission. 

Download the Call for Presentations Guide today to learn more! 

"Presenting at the CMSA Conference provides an outstanding opportunity to network with many healthcare industry professionals from varied locations who come together to represent the most current healthcare standards, provider industry leaders and legal professional experiences with fellow case managers. This is your opportunity to expand and continue to grow/develop the 'case management' of the future." - 2024 Presenter Nannette Green, MSHA, BSHA, RN, CCM

The 2025 Call for Board Candidates is opening soon, and it’s not too early to begin preparing your candidate materials.

CMSA is seeking four positions this year:

• President-Elect
• Secretary
• (2) Directors 

These positions will begin June 2025. Deadline to submit is October 31.

To learn more about these position criteria, and the information you need to prepare click HERE!

Dial into our brand-new web series on Case Management Leadership and Growing the Workforce Pipeline:

"Case Management Is Like Riding on a Roller Coaster" by CMSA President Janet Coulter, MSN, MS, RN, CCM, FCM

"CMSA Continues to Elevate the Professional Practice of Case Management Through Education and Career Development" Association News

Plus, be sure to read these recent web-exclusive articles:

"Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults: A Growing Epidemic" by Kelva Edmunds-Waller, DNP, RN, CCM

"HIC: Pioneer in Cardiovascular Health and Artificial Heart Implantation" by Garry Carneal, JD

"Collaborative Care Revisited: Addressing Mental Health Through Primary Care & Case Management" by Pilar Salcendo and Leonardo Alberto Salazar Rojas

New issues post first on cmsatoday.com, plus new articles post each week, so visit regularly for fresh content on current case management trends.

CMSA blogs are written and contributed by a broad range of authors, from board directors and industry partners to working case managers and recent retirees. Find every perspective on the CMSA Blog, Mondays and Thursdays each week!

"CMS and the Nursing Shortage" by Michael Miller, MD

"Every Day is Hill Day" by Joan Westgor, MSN, RN, CCM

"CMSA Volunteerism: An Avenue for Professional Growth and Opening Doors of Opportunities" by Paul Borja, DNP, EdD, PhD, PHN, CCM, ACM-RN, CMAC, CMCN, CNML, CMGT-BC, CDONA, FACDONA, FAACM 

"Exploring the Ongoing Misconception of  “But I’m Not A CCM; I Can’t Join CMSA!”" by Colleen Morley-Grabowski, DNP, RN, CCM, CMAC, CMCN, ACM-RN, FCM

"Medicaid Unwinding Update: Strategies for Case Managers" by Marie Stinebuck, MBA, MSN, RN, ACM 

"Transplant Games of America: Olympics for the Transplant Community" by Janet Coulter, MSN, MS, RN, CCM, FCM 

We are thrilled to congratulate CMSA Chicago on their exceptional achievements at the 2024 CMSA Annual Conference, where they were honored with the Awards of Excellence in both "Publishing and Promotion" and "Public Policy & Advocacy." These prestigious awards recognize the chapter's outstanding contributions to advancing the field of case management and their dedication to education, advocacy and professional excellence.

Publishing and Promotion Excellence

In 2023, CMSA Chicago celebrated their 30th Chapter Anniversary with the publication of the fifth book in their acclaimed "Tales from the Front" series. What began as a special project for their 26th Annual Conference in 2019 has evolved into an annual tradition, with the series now boasting over 500 copies sold through Amazon and their conferences. These books are a collection of powerful essays by CMSA Chicago members, sharing memorable patient stories, innovative case management interventions and personal reflections on the motivations that drive them in their daily work.

This latest edition, with a foreword by Mindy Owen and an afterword by Nancy Skinner—both founding members of the CMSA Chicago chapter—truly captures the essence of the chapter’s rich history and the enduring impact of the case management profession. Each book in the series not only educates readers but also stands as a testament to the triumphs and challenges of case management, inspiring professionals across the field.

Public Policy & Advocacy Leadership

CMSA Chicago's commitment to advocacy was also recognized with the Award of Excellence in Public Policy & Advocacy. The chapter played a pivotal role in advancing the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) in Illinois, demonstrating a comprehensive and strategic approach to influencing policy and public opinion. In collaboration with the American Nurses Association (ANA) Illinois legislative committee, CMSA Chicago actively participated in ANA's Lobby Day, utilized legislative outreach tools, and engaged directly with state representatives and House leaders.

Their advocacy efforts extended to the public sphere through an online petition on Change.org and strategic media engagement, including articles in major local newspapers during Nurses’ Week. The chapter's social media campaign and educational initiatives at chapter events further underscored their dedication to public policy advocacy, making a significant impact on the future of nursing and case management in Illinois.

Congratulations to CMSA Chicago!

CMSA Chicago has set an inspiring example for chapters nationwide, demonstrating the power of publishing, promotion, and advocacy in advancing the profession of case management. We celebrate their well-deserved recognition and look forward to witnessing their continued success and contributions to the field. Congratulations, CMSA Chicago, on your outstanding achievements!

Interested in becoming a CMSA Partner for 2024? Contact Rebecca Davis at rdavis@parthenonmgmt.com for more information!