In a city known for its attractions and the place "where dreams come true," we’re hoping you find Orlando to be the perfect backdrop for a transformative experience. The 25th Annual Conference offers something for everyone – from advanced tracks to inspiring keynotes and networking events. It’s our hope that you find your experience insightful and inspiring. 

Join us at 9 a.m. for the CMSA Annual Membership Meeting then afterwards for the Lunch Symposia where you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about relevant topics while enjoying a served lunch. Our keynote speaker, Robert Fogarty, will take the stage at 1:15 p.m. to talk about Dear World Project, a portrait project that unites people through pictures in his distinct message-on-skin style. 

CMSA created the Preconference Attendee Webinar, which aides attendees on everything from the conference location to how to use the mobile app, and much more. 

Stay up to date with this newsletter, the Conference Show Daily, with the latest schedule updates. If ever in question, access the schedule on the conference app or stop by registration, and we’ll be happy to help. 

• Wednesday: The Expo Hall Grand Opening is not a ticketed event as indicated in the printed Learning Journal. 
• Thursday: SY08 is in Panzacola H1 (not H3-2 as printed)
• Friday: Concurrent Sessions IV is from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. (not 4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. as printed)

Offered again this year, the Conference Mobile app is the one-stop place to get the latest on the 25th Annual Conference. Connect with other attendees, create your personal agenda of sessions and events, add exhibiting companies to your list to visit in the Expo Hall, and so much more on CMSA’s Conference App.

To download the app, go to your Apple App Store  or Android app store. Questions on how to use the app? Stop by registration and we'll gladly walk you through it. 

What is your story? Step into a storyland as we transform all you do as a case manager and celebrate you! CMSA’s opening celebration, What’s Your Story?, will be a fun and insightful event with special guest Robert X. Fogarty, where he will put into action his inspirational keynote session with a hands-on storytelling experience while creating a case management project! The night will also be filled with other lively celebratory activities including dinner, dancing, a cash bar, and much more.

More than 200 companies will be showcasing the latest case management products and services in the Expo Hall from Wednesday through Friday. Join us TOMORROW for the grand opening!

• 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Expo Hall Grand Opening with Lunch
• Sponsored by American Medical Response and AMR Air Ambulance
• Lunch served until 2:30 p.m.
• Exhibitor prize drawings
• $500 cash giveaways (2) -- Sponsored by EagleMed and Visiting Angels

Pre-Conference Session
CMSA’s Monday pre-conference session, I’m a new case manager, now what?, delved into the concepts and process of case management in an interactive setting. Over sixty case managers newer in their practice and seasoned case managers alike attended to explore assessment tools, progressive skills and knowledge sets for advancing professional development, as well as certification options. To learn more about CMSA’s Competency Map and other resources for new case managers and their teams, visit www.cmsa.org/newcasemanager. 

Essential Knowledge for Case Managers – the CMSA Standards of Practice
Pre-Conference Session
How well do you know your industry standards of practice? On Monday, the pre-conference session, Essential Knowledge for Case Managers: the CMSA Standards of Practice, took a deep dive into CMSA’s Standards of Practice for Case Management. CMSA has developed several tools to assess and improve your knowledge of this critical knowledge for your career; visit www.cmsa.org/sop to take the SOP quiz, download the whitepaper and a free digital copy of the Standards.

Using the hashtag, #CMSA2015, share with attendees and the case management community at large what you’re learning about, who you’re meeting, and how much fun you’re having at the Annual Conference!

We can’t wait to see your insights and the connections you’re making. Follow us @CMSANational and be sure to use the official hashtag, #CMSA2015, in all of your conference tweets!