CMSA Has an Education Line-up for You!

Education is the cornerstone of the value CMSA provides, offering comprehensive continuing education for any level of case manager, in any practice setting. Make plans to expand your knowledge and work at the top of your practice by participating in some of our favorite offerings for 2024:

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN – March 8-10, 2024 in Nashville, TN
CMSA Boot Camp:  This first-of-its-kind program offers interactive and engaged learning using real-life scenarios and practical application. Experience ethical practices, healthcare reimbursement, levels of care, skill sets for multiple practice settings, communication techniques, practice improvement analyzation and more, over two and a half days of in-person instruction.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN – April 16-18, 2024; Delivered Virtually
CMSA’s Integrated Case Management:  This 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. Learn these concepts and more through engaged learning, self-study and interactive session with your peers.

EXCLUSIVE ACCESS for Case Managers Available On-Demand in the CMSA ERL
comMIt: Comprehensive Motivational Interviewing Training for Health Care Professionals:  This program is centered around interviewing techniques which are part of an evidence-based method for improving adherence to health behaviors. Developed by the foremost authorities of MI in healthcare, Drs. Bruce Berger and William Villaume, this course will help the case manager build strong relationships with patients, gain trust and begin a conversation about change.

REGISTER NOW – June 4-7, 2024 I Providence, Rhode Island
Education, Networking and More at the 2024 CMSA Annual Conference:  With over 30 concurrent educational sessions focused on current trends and topics within case management, three keynote sessions to spark your imagination, two networking roundtable events to learn from and share with your peers, vendors with tools and resources to support your work, and countless collaborative opportunities, CMSA Annual Conference is THE place to reignite your passion for the practice, have fun and be inspired about The Future of Healthcare, Powered by Case Management.

Professional Development: Finding Meaningfulness in Your Work

Thursday, December 14 at 2 p.m. Eastern

1 Hour CE: RN, CCM

FREE for Members and Non-Members

Presenter:  Dr. Colleen Morley, DNP, RN, CCM, CMAC, CMCN, ACM-RN, FCM

CMSA’s Standards of Practice advocate for case managers to embrace the need for life-long learning to access best practices and awareness of emerging models of care that can improve the health outcomes of those we serve. When case managers engage in professional growth activities, they can find meaningfulness in their work and contribute to the greater good.

We are thrilled to announce and welcome our newest CMSA Affiliate Partners — the Society of Social Work Leaders in Health Care (SSWLHC), the National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA) and the American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners (AANLCP). The addition of these collaborations marks an exciting chapter in CMSA’s commitment to knowledge sharing and the advancement of case management.

CMSA’s affiliate partnerships embody our commitment to fostering connections and sharing expertise with other non-profit organizations. Through our current partnerships and future collaborations, CMSA will continue to empower our members with the tools and insights needed to provide exceptional care and support to those we serve.

Stay tuned for the expert content, educational opportunities and collaborative initiatives that will come from these partnerships. We look forward to the positive impact these affiliations will have on our collective mission to advance case management excellence.

Learn more about CMSA Affiliate Partners...

The CM Fellow Class of 2024 applications are open!

Each of you has made an impact on the professional practice of case management – through leadership, presentations, publication, research, and more. Be recognized for your work through the FCM designation – applications are accepted now through January 15, 2024.

New Holiday Collection – New holiday merchandise has been added to the CMSA Foundation store! Check out these fun options for holiday wear while promoting the philanthropic arm of CMSA! 

CMSA Foundation Awards — Applications are open! Get recognized for what you do every day for your patients! You are demonstrating improved case management processes and advancements in case management. Why not showcase these efforts and get the recognition you deserve. Learn more.   

Join the CMSA Foundation during 2023 #GivingTuesday on November 28. Donors across the globe come together once a year to celebrate generosity! Be a part of the movement and support case management. Learn more about how you can join in the movement and there may be a little something extra for you! 

Read articles from our web-only series on Maternal/Child Health and Pediatric Case Management!

"Social and Political Activism Is One Solution to Prevent Avoidable Deaths of Black and Brown Babies in the United States" by Kelva Edmunds-Waller, DNP, RN, CCM, with Nicole M. Meredith, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM

"Baby Steps: Improving Clinical Documentation in Pediatrics" by Tina R. McDaniel Cheng, MSN, RN, CCDS, and Lauren Pfeifer, PhD, RN, CCDS

"Pediatric Physician Advisors – A Critical Part of the Strategy for Healthy Hospital Operations" by Juliet B. Ugarte Hopkins, MD

"It Takes a Village: Perinatal Care Managers and Community Doulas Work Together to Build Maternal Support" by Alexa Hughes and Lauren Buchwald, BSN, RN, MSC

"Resources to Assist in the Reduction of Maternal Mortality and Morbidity" by Rebecca Perez, MSN, RN, CCM, FCM

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 here, Mondays and Thursdays each week!

"Say “Yes” to a No Day" by Raine Arndt-Couch, DSW, JD, LCSW, CCM

"Motivational Interviewing" by Bruce Berger, PhD, FAPhA

"Discharge Planning in Hospitals – Two Important Clarifications" by Ronald Hirsch, MD, FACP, CHRI

"Movember Is Here!" by Janet Coulter, MSN, MS, RN, CCM, FCM

"Recognizing National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: Shining a Light on Memory and Hope" by Colleen Morley, DNP, RN, CCM, CMAC, CMCN, ACM-RN, FCM

"Social Drivers of Health" by Angela Mounsey, BSN, RN, CCM, CPHQ, CMAC

"The Importance of Treating the Root of the Problem" by Kirsten Ainlay, BSN, RN, CMGT-BC

The CMSA Mid-Atlantic Chapter recently hosted its much-anticipated third annual conference on October 14. The event was a resounding success, bringing together case management professionals for a day of insightful sessions and meaningful connections.

Key Moments:

• Attendees kicked off the day with a delicious breakfast, fostering connections with sponsors and fellow professionals.
• Esteemed speakers, including Ellen Fink-Samnick, DBH, MSW, LCSW, ACSW, CCM, CCTP, CRP, FCM, Joseph Romano, attorney and counselor at law, and Michelle Luce, MSN, RN, CCM, shared their expertise, providing valuable insights and perspectives. 
• A mid-day break allowed participants to enjoy lunch, engage in further networking and exchange experiences.
• The conference concluded with closing remarks, the distribution of prizes and the acknowledgment of participants with certificates.

Learn more about the CMSA Mid-Atlantic Chapter HERE!

Kudos to the chapter leaders and everyone involved for making this event a tremendous success!