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Conference & Expo Highlights

8:00a-9:15a: CMSA’s Annual Membership Meeting

Stay connected to your Association and participate in discussions which will serve to map the future of CMSA. Join the CMSA family, fellow members and colleagues as the CMSA National Board offers an annual update regarding the activities of this association.

9:30a-11:15a: Awards Ceremony

Come celebrate with CMSA and recognize the success and achievements of case management individuals, CMSA Chapters, and organizations. CMSA is honored to present the Case Management Practice Improvement Award, the Case Management Research Award, the Chapter Excellence and Innovation Awards, the Award of Service Excellence, and the Case Manager of the Year Award.

11:30a-1:00p Lunch Symposia

SY01: Bronchial Thermoplasty: A Procedure for Treating Severe Persistent Asthma in Adults (La Nouvelle A-B)
SY02: Promoting Effective Transitions to Community-Based Care in Acute Coronary Syndromes: Pathways to Success (La Nouvelle C)
SY03 Impact and Relevance of Adherence to Interferons in Multiple Sclerosis: The Role of the Case Manager (Rm. 245)

1:15p-3:15p: Opening Main Session & Keynote Address

Carl A. Hammerschlag is a master storyteller and internationally recognized author, physician, speaker, and healer. A Yale-trained psychiatrist, he has spent more than 20 years working with Native Americans; and is an expert on how to survive in rapidly changing cultures. Now one of the world’s leading proponents of Psychoneuroimmunology (mind-body-spirit medicine), he is a faculty member at the University of Arizona Medical School; and founder of the Turtle Island Project, a non-profit, multidisciplinary organization whose programs integrate the principles of mind/body/spirit medicine with Native American rituals and ceremonies.

In his presentations, Dr. Carl Hammerschlag brings his gift of storytelling, a wealth of legends, and unique insights which bridge the worlds of science, spirit, and culture. With poignancy and humor, he leads his audiences on a joyful journey that will stimulate and renew their creative potential.

3:30p-4:15p: Ignite Sessions

New for 2013, the Ignite program focuses on relevant topics not covered in traditional clinical and regulatory sessions, including social media, mobile applications, first time attendees and a peer to peer networking session.

2001A: First Time Attendee (Rm. 266)
2002A: Using the Conference App (Rm. 263)
2003A: Social Media (Rm. 279)
2004A: Peer-to-Peer Unsession (Rm. 268)

3:30p-5:00p: Concurrent Sessions

2005: You Can Say Virtually Anything to Anybody (Rm. 275)
2006: Direct to Consumer Case Management: A New Entrepreneurial Prescription for Better Patient Outcomes (Rm. 273)
2007: Social Work-Related Outcomes in Community Based Case Management (Rm. 282)
2008: Case Managing Ourselves: When You Are Caring for Others, Who is Caring for You? A Goal-Driven Self Care Plan (Rm. 260)

4:15p-5:00p: Ignite Sessions (Repeated)

New for 2013, the Ignite program focuses on relevant topics not covered in traditional clinical and regulatory sessions, including social media, mobile applications, first time attendees and a peer to peer networking session

2001-B: First Time Attendee (Rm. 266)
2002-B: Using the Conference App (Rm. 263)
2003-B: Social Media (Rm. 279)
2004-B: Peer-to-Peer Unsession (Rm. 268)

7:00p-10:00p: Opening Night Event

Have you ever wanted to be part of a Mardi Gras carnival parade?

If so...we have something special for you this year. The first part of this year's Opening Night Event will be a parade from the Hilton Riverside to our event venue at the Sugar Mill. The carnival parade will feature a marching band, stilt walkers and other parade revelers, including an authentic second line, which has been part of the New Orleans culture for many years.

Once you parade into the Sugar Mill, the Rockin' Dopsie and the Zydeco Twisters will take to the stage to keep the party going. This year's menu will feature Cajun, Creole and Southern Specialties from Chef Ralph Brennan with Chefs on hand to answer questions about Chef Brennan's creations.

Dress code: No dress code, however, we encourage you to take this opportunity to transform into your favorite Mardi Gras character and join in on the festivities! View our Pinterest page for some examples of Mardi Gras dress. We hope to see you there!