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The future of professional case management—and the healthcare workforce that supports coordinated, patient-centered care—is facing a pivotal challenge.
Under the proposal, only ten degree programs defined in a 1965 statute would retain access to higher federal loan limits. Graduate students in nursing, social work, counseling, occupational therapy, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, speech-language pathology, and public health—fields essential to modern healthcare delivery—would face sharply reduced borrowing limits. The proposal would also eliminate the Grad PLUS loan program entirely. This is not an abstract policy issue. These disciplines are central to the interprofessional model of care that case management relies on every day. The CMSA Standards of Practice for Case Management affirm that professional case managers must possess advanced education, licensure, or certification in health and human services disciplines—yet nearly all of those pathways would be financially constrained under the proposed rule. The consequences extend far beyond individual students. Healthcare systems are already grappling with workforce shortages, rising care complexity, and increasing demand driven by an aging population and chronic disease prevalence. Creating new financial barriers to graduate education threatens to shrink the pipeline of qualified professionals at precisely the moment when coordinated care is most needed. These restrictions also disproportionately impact women and historically marginalized populations, undermining diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across the healthcare continuum. CMSA is not alone in raising concerns. National nursing, social work, allied health, and public health organizations have mobilized in unified opposition, warning that the proposal risks weakening patient safety, access to care, and workforce sustainability. As CMSA leadership has emphasized, policies shaping educational pathways must reflect the realities of modern healthcare—not definitions rooted in a pre–case management era. The Public Comment Period Is Now Open!
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CMSA’s Integrated Case Management Training delivers advanced, practical strategies to strengthen your impact and improve client outcomes.
Registration is Open—Elevate Your Case Management Skills!
Are you ready to transform your approach to case management and deliver better outcomes for your clients? CMSA’s Integrated Case Management Training is your opportunity to gain advanced, practical skills that set you apart as a leader in the field.
Why Attend?
Master Risk Stratification—Learn proven techniques to identify and prioritize client needs.
Engage Clients Effectively—Build stronger relationships that drive adherence and success.
Create Comprehensive Care Plans—Develop strategies that improve health outcomes and reduce costs.
When: April 27–29
Format: Live, interactive virtual sessions led by expert instructors
Seats are limited—secure your spot today and take the next step toward becoming an advanced case management professional!
Invest in Your Future—Advance Your Case Management Career!
Your expertise matters—and now is the time to take it to the next level. CMSA’s Integrated Case Management Training, April 27–29, is designed to help you grow as a leader in the evolving healthcare landscape.
Learn more & register HERE
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The 2026 CMSA Annual Conference & Expo, June 16–19, 2026, in Las Vegas, brings case managers together to explore what’s next for the profession. Guided by the theme Building Tomorrow Through Case Management Excellence, the conference focuses on innovation, practical education, and meaningful connection across the continuum of care.
CMSA’s Annual Conference is known for its depth of education, and 2026 expands that legacy with increased on-site learning and enhanced networking throughout the week. Attendees will experience cutting-edge content across every care setting and career stage, with continuing education credits available for RN, SW, CCM/CCM Ethics, CDMS/CDMS Ethics, CRC/CRC Ethics, CNLCP, and CPQH.
Join us at the Mandalay Bay Resort for #CMSA2026, where learning, connection, and community come together to help shape the future of case management and its role in the continuum of care.
Secure your spot at https://cmsa.societyconference.com/
“Where Perspectives Meet: Case Managers and Aging Life Care Managers Across the Care Continuum”
Case managers and aging life care managers work across diverse settings, disciplines, and levels of experience, yet share responsibility for supporting safe, coordinated, and person-centered care. This panel discussion brings together professionals from varied backgrounds to explore where case manager and care manager perspectives align, where they differ, and how collaboration across roles can strengthen transitions of care and patient outcomes.
Earn 1 hour RN, SW, CCM, and CMC CEs
FREE to Members and Non-Members
Tuesday, March 3rd, at 4 p.m. ET
Learn more & Register Here
“Improving Hypertension Control in the Black and African American Population”
Hypertension remains a leading risk factor for cardiovascular and renal disease, with well-documented disparities in both prevalence and control across racial groups. Our Population Health team conducted an in-depth analysis of hypertension control outcomes, stratified by race, to better understand inequities within our patient population. This analysis revealed that Black and African American patients were 7% less likely to have controlled hypertension compared to other racial groups. This finding is particularly concerning given that Black and African American individuals are approximately 30% more likely to develop hypertension, underscoring a critical and persistent health inequity.
Earn 1 hour RN, SW, and CCM CEs
Fee: $20 Donation to the CMSA Foundation
Tuesday, March 24 @ 12 p.m. ET
FREE to all Friends of the Foundation!
Learn more & Register Here
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On Monday, February 9, an email was sent out to all CMSA members with the subject line:
Vote Now: CMSA's 2026 Board Election
If you are an active member as of February 1, 2026 and did not receive your email,
please contact Michele Lee, mlee@parthenonmgmt.com
CMSA is dedicated to providing the resources, services, and support that enable case management professionals like you to be more effective, efficient, and competitive throughout your career.
As a current member of CMSA, this is your opportunity to have a voice in CMSA’s future by voting for the candidates that will represent you and your association over the next three years.
Take a few minutes to learn more about each candidate and their passion for the association and how they feel they can make a difference as a CMSA board member.
Meet the Candidates & Learn More Here
At CMSA, everything we do is grounded in supporting you and strengthening the professional practice of case management. As our community continues to grow and evolve, we’re always looking for better ways to stay connected and deliver value that truly meets your needs.
That’s why we’re excited to introduce a new engagement tool called PropFuel. This platform will allow us to have more conversation-based communication with you via email. While these emails will look similar to what you normally receive from CMSA, they will include a simple question so you can share your input directly. Based on your response, we’ll be able to guide you to the resources, opportunities, and information that matter most to you.
We’re looking forward to making our communication more personalized, responsive, and member-driven.
Keep an eye out for these interactive emails coming soon. As always, if you have questions, please reach out to us at 615-432-0101 or cmsa@cmsa.org.
Join us February 24 for an open, informal space designed just for CMSA members to connect, ask questions, and get real-time support. Office Hours are an opportunity to engage with CMSA staff and community members to help you get the most from your membership. Bring your questions, share your experiences, or simply listen in.
When: Last Wednesday of each month | 1 - 2 p.m. ET
CMSA's quarterly New Member Town Hall aims to connect new members to peers & existing members, help inform about opportunities CMSA provides, and assist with navigating CMSA's resources.
March's Town Hall will welcome new members who joined before February 28, 2026!
When: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Time: 2 - 3 p.m. ET
Cost: Free to Members
Learn More Here
Welcome aboard! You've just joined a powerful network that's all about advancing case management. Now's the perfect time to explore your new benefits: think free continuing education, training from industry experts, handy downloadable tools, and the chance to build truly meaningful connections. Come experience the momentum for yourself!
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CMSA is partnering once again with the Case Management Institute (CMI) on the 2026 Case Management Salary & Trends Survey, a biennial effort that provides critical insights into salaries, caseloads, and workforce trends across the profession.
The survey takes just 5 minutes to complete, and participants will be entered to win a $100 Amazon gift card and (2) $50 Amazon gift cards. All responses are confidential and reported only in aggregate. Results will be shared so you can see how your role and compensation compare across the field.
Your voice helps strengthen the data—and the future of case management.
Take the Survey Here
At the 2026 CMSA Annual Conference & Expo, sponsorship goes beyond exhibit space. Speaking opportunities, attendee engagement activations, and hosted networking moments give sponsors and exhibitors meaningful ways to share expertise, contribute to education, and connect with decision-makers. If you’re looking to be recognized for leadership—not just visibility—now is the time to secure opportunities that are too good to overlook.
Learn more HERE
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Honoring those who elevate the profession of case management through research, innovation, and best practice.
Award applications are open through March 1.
A Sneak Peek at CMSA Foundation Month (April)
It’s time to get ready for CMSA Foundation Month, “Momentum That Matters. Moving Case Management Forward.” In addition to a special CE Webinar, our main event will feature a CMSAF Move-a-Thon, designed to get our community moving while advancing the mission of case management. Keep an eye out for the official launch and start building your team/goals today!
CMSA Annual Conference Highlight
The Foundation will be front and center at the #CMSA2026 in Las Vegas, including a Silent Auction, both online and in person, that you won’t want to miss.
Have a special talent? A business that benefits case management? An item to donate? We’d love your support and donations. Find the Donation Form here.
Be ready to bid on exciting items while directly supporting the CMSA Foundation’s mission.
CMSA Foundation Annual Report
Curious about the impact you help make possible? Explore the CMSA Foundation 2025 Annual Report to see our programs, progress, and outcomes.
Read the report here.
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Did you read the most recent issue of the Professional Case Management Journal?
Professional Case Management is a peer-reviewed, contemporary journal that crosses all case management settings. The Journal features best practices, industry benchmarks, and hands-on information for both the professional case manager and those newer to the specialty. Additionally, PCM provides continuing education opportunities and cutting-edge research, as reflected in the tagline, Leading Evidence-Based Practice Across Transitions of Care.
Remember, all CMSA members get access to the online journal as part of their CMSA membership.
Log into your member portal, then click the PCMJ link.
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DEADLINE This Week! Don't miss your last chance to submit for a chapter award:
- Conference Planning
- Educational Programming
- Membership Development
- Publishing and Promotion
- Best use of Technology
- Public Policy and Advocacy
- Chapter Revitalization: The Phoenix
Learn more and submit HERE by Saturday, February 21
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Join us for our next networking session on Thursday, February 19th, 2026 at 12 PM Eastern. Our ISIG advisory panel will be on hand to lead the discussion and CMSA international members will have the opportunity to submit questions or discussion topics in advance.
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Nominate your chapter for a CMSA Chapter Excellence and Innovation Award
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If you, your team, or organization has championed impactful innovation or conducted significant research in case management, the CMSA Foundation wants to honor your work.
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March is TBI Awareness Month—join fellow Military, VA, DoD, and DHA case managers on March 19 for a focused SIG networking session exploring Traumatic Brain Injury and Polytrauma Services across military and VA settings. Share insights, strengthen collaboration, and walk away with practical strategies to better support service members and Veterans.
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Don't miss out on savings for the Case Management Event of the Year!
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The 2026 CMSA Annual Conference & Expo is happening June 16-19, 2026, at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas! Don't Miss the Case Management Event of the Year!
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Akron, Ohio, We are looking for valued employees who will be Champions of the Select Medical Way, which includes putting the patient first, helping to improve quality of life for the community in which you live and work, continuing to develop and explore new ideas, providing high-quality care and doing well by doing what is right. The Case Manager is responsible for utilization reviews and resource management, discharge planning, treatment plan management and financial management, while also completing medical record documentation.
Cleveland, Ohio, We are looking for valued employees who will be Champions of the Select Medical Way, which includes putting the patient first, helping to improve quality of life for the community in which you live and work, continuing to develop and explore new ideas, providing high-quality care and doing well by doing what is right.
Cleveland, Ohio, We are looking for valued employees who will be Champions of the Select Medical Way, which includes putting the patient first, helping to improve quality of life for the community in which you live and work, continuing to develop and explore new ideas, providing high-quality care and doing well by doing what is right.
Confidential Search, Alabama, System Director of Case Management | RN Required | Nonprofit Hospital System | Southeastern, US Competitive Compensation | Superb Benefits Program | Relocation Package + Temp Housing LOCATION NOTE: Southeastern US (Confidential Exclusive Search) Looking to join a compassionate, patient-centered healthcare organization? Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others?
Keene, New Hampshire, Monadnock Family Services Description: Begin your career with us. Build your career with us. Stay with us for the duration of your career. We have an amazing pattern of longevity among our staff. We have career ladders to keep you moving up! The MLADC or LADC Substance Abuse Specialist provides outpatient assessment, treatment, referral and consultation and education services for adolescents/families and adults with alcohol or other drug problems, as well as clients with dual issues of substance abuse and mental health problems.
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Special Announcement
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TODAY - CMSA International Special Interest Group
