Case Management Society of America

Browse the following list for upcoming local and chapter events,
or view the Chapter Contacts page for more information about a specific chapter.

September

	13th Annual Conference
	"Balancing Act of Case Management: Moving Life Forward"
	DATE(S): 9/18/2008 - 9/19/2008
	LOCATION: Embassy Suites, Downtown Des Moines

	The Case Management Society of Iowa invites you to attend their annual conference. The conference will kick off with a Reception, and then a full day of educational opportunities. Conference is packed with national CMSA speakers, including Connie Commander, Nancy Skinner and Margaret Leonard, as well as national speaker Diann Uustal. Over $1500 value in conference giveaways designed to pamper and add fuel to your life! Free parking. RN and CCM CE's available. For more information or conference registration, visit http://www.cmsaia.org/ or call DMACC: (515)964-6800 or (800) 342-0033.

	CCM Prep Course
	Preparing for Case Management Certification
	DATE(S): 9/19/2008 - 9/20/2008
	LOCATION: Farmington Hills, MI

	Preparing for Case Management Certification Friday, Sept 19, 2008 and Saturday, Sept 20, 2008 Faculty: Sandra Lowery BSN, RN, CRRN, CCM, CNLP President, CCMI Associates Overview: This course is designed to provide the practicing case manager with information to assist them in preparing for the exam for the Certified Case Manager (CCM) credential. The course will commence with an overview of the CCM Process and exam. It then follows the CCM guide for examination content. The course will include some sample questions and content categories. A light breakfast and lunch each day. Location, times and cost will be announced soon. Web site will have detailed information as it occurs www.cmsadetroit.org For additional information or a brochure call CCMI at 603-329-7481 or e-mail

	Annual Conference
	"Finding Balance: Walking the Case Management High Wire"
	DATE(S): 9/24/2008
	LOCATION: Country Springs Hotel Pewaukee, Wisconsin

	Please visit our website for more information: http://cmsa@cmsamilwaukee.com

	Golf Tournament
	DATE(S): 9/25/2008
	LOCATION: White Hawk Golf Club, Bixby, OK

	Come join the chapter for their annual golf tournament. Lunch served at 12:00 and tournament begins 1:30p. Watch for more information. For questions, contact Mary Dobbs, 918-488-6165 or .

	Annual Fall Forum
	"Ethics in Healthcare Across the Lifespan"
	DATE(S): 9/26/2008 - 9/26/2008
	LOCATION:

	Featured speakers include local and national experts on ethics in the healthcare field. To learn more and register, please visit www.NebraskaCMSA.org and click on the “Register” tab for the registration link

October

	CMSNE's 19th Annual Conference
	A Celebration of Case Management- Collaboration Across the Continuum of Care
	DATE(S): 10/2/2008 - 10/3/2008
	LOCATION: DCU Convention Center, Worcester, MA

	This year’s conference will be a celebration of case managers working in a variety of clinical settings but facing similar daily challenges. The conference will demonstrate that a collaborative relationship amongst case managers in these various settings can provide for a smooth transition of the patient across the continuum of care. Discussions will include Transitions of Care in the various practice settings and also in our own personal life challenges. This year CMSNE will be celebrating its 20^th Anniversary as a professional case management organization, join us for celebration fun and surprises. Conference brochure available by visiting: http://www.cmsne.org/2008%20conference/2008%20brochure.pdf For additional information please visit the chapter website at: www.cmsne.org.

	Fall Seminar
	"Case Management: The Threads that Weave the Tapestry of Case Management"
	DATE(S): 10/2/2008 - 10/3/2008
	LOCATION: Albuquerque Grand Airport Hotel

	Come join the Rio Grande Chapter for an exciting conference. Come hear many local experts, plus national speakers, Peter Moran and Connie Commander. This event is held at the start of the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta! Up to 14 CE's available for CCM, RN, and SW. For more information, visit

	Preparing for Case Management Certification
	CCM Prep Course
	DATE(S): 10/3/2008 - 10/4/2008
	LOCATION: Downey, CA

	Faculty: Sandra Lowery BSN, RN, CRRN, CCM, CNLP President, CCMI Associates Overview: This course is designed to provide the practicing case manager with information to assist them in preparing for the exam for the Certified Case Manager (CCM) credential. The course will commence with an overview of the CCM Process and exam. It then follows the CCM guide for examination content. The course will include some sample questions and content categories. A comprehensive course syllabus, 14.1 CEUs for RN and 14 CEUs SW and lunch will be provided. Fee: Fee includes course syllabus and meals. For additional information or a brochure call CCMI at 603-329-7481 or e-mail

	Annual Conference
	"Care Management –The Juggling Act"
	DATE(S): 10/7/2008
	LOCATION: Maritime Institute and Conference Center, Linthicum

	Break-out Sessions: Borderline Personality Disorder, Legal Issues in Workers Comp, RSV, Pain Management, The Magic of Behavior Change Keynote speakers-Carole Stolte-Upman and Susan Rogers For more information visit www.cmsachesapeake.org

	3rd Annual Confernece
	"Get in the Game of Case Mananagement"
	DATE(S): 10/10/2008
	LOCATION: Holiday Inn, University of Memphis 3700 Central Avenue Memphis, TN 3811

	Are you ready for the big game? Join the CMSA Sports Center as we bring you coverage of the 3rd Annual Conference and Vendor Fair. You will develop your skills to score a touch down in rehabilitation, hit a home run in home care, and slam dunk legal issues as you improve the quality of your game. This will be your opportunity to see some of the greatest palyers in the game of case management. 6.0 CCM's for Conference and Vendor Fair 1.0 for Vendor fair only

	2nd Annual Conference
	"Communicate~ Collaborte~Celebrate
	DATE(S): 10/10/2008 - 10/10/2008
	LOCATION: Embassy Suites Minneapolis

	Come Celebrate Case Management Week by attending the CMSA Minnesota's Chapter Conference featuring a full day of speakers, networking, a vendor fair, and door prizes. Keynote: Connie Commander RN-BC, BS, CCM, ABDA $50 Particiaption Fee for CMSA Members $80 Participation Fee for Non-CMSA Members Group Rate: $10 off for 3 or more Lunch is included Earn up to 6 CEU/CCM Credits Registration deadline is October 1, 2008 For deatils contact Maggie Piehowski, MN CMSA 651-454-1787

	2nd Annual Fall Conference
	"The Case Manager's G.P.S."
	DATE(S): 10/11/2008
	LOCATION: Beach Quarters Resort, Virginia Beach, VA

	Join Hampton Roads Case Management Society for their 2nd Annual Conference along with keynote speaker, Jackie Birmingham, RN, MS, CMAC. This program is designed to explore the challenges of assisting clients in navigating the complicated health care system. The focus will be on those who are under-insured with multiple needs. It also provides an opportunity to network with the many disciplines that participate in planning care. The topics and vendors are as diverse as the 'team' that coordinates care across the continuum. Saturday, Oct 11, 8:00a-4:00p. Beach Quarters Resort 501 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach, VA 23451 For more information, contact Sarah Clark at .

	CMSA- Atlanta Chapter Annual Educational Conference
	Case Mangangement Round-up: Many Roads, one Desination
	DATE(S): 10/11/2008 - 10/11/2008
	LOCATION: Georgia International Convention Center

	This year's keynote speaker will be CMSA President, Peter Moran. The conference will cover many challenges for case managers such as Strokes, Spinal Cord Injuries, Heart Failure and Palliative Care just to name a few. There will be plenty of fun too with vendor giveaways and drawings. An excellent time to network with fellow colleagues. The chapter is applying for six hours for CCM. For additional information: www.cmsa-atlanta.com

	DFW CMSA Fall Seminar
	"Case Management - Going the Distance"
	DATE(S): 10/22/2008 - 10/23/2008
	LOCATION: Grapevine Convention Center, Grapevine, TX

	Highlights include: All day CCM Prep Class, October 22nd, presented by BK Kizziar, RNC, CCM, CLCP; General Sessions by case law expert, Kathy Lambert, RN, JD; 2 program tracks - Workers' Comp & Hospital Case Management; and 20 exhibitors. Lunch & break included. For further information contact E & I Management, Inc., (800) 318-4408 or by email at or by visiting website at www.dfwcmsa.com.

	Annual Conference
	"Around the World with Case Management"
	DATE(S): 10/29/2008 - 10/31/2008
	LOCATION: Embassy Suites Norman Hotel & Conference Center, Norman, OK

	The 15th Annual CMSA-OK Conference, which takes place every October, will be held at the Embassy Suites Norman Hotel & Conference Center, Norman, OK. Highlights of the conference will include: All day CCM Prep Class, October 29th presented by BK Kizziar, RNC, CCM, CLCP; General Sessions featuring leadership guru Tim Durkin, Past CMSA national Presidents Nancy Skinner & Connie Commander and Obesity expert Greg Walton, MD; 14 breakout sessions; 67 exhibitors; and a reception & opening of the exhibit hall sponsored by Sanofi-Aventis. CCM, CDMS, CRC, Social Worker CE offered. For further information, please contact E & I Management, Inc., (800) 398-2059, by email at or by visiting the website at www.cmsa-ok.org.

November

	Annual Conference
	DATE(S): 11/3/2008
	LOCATION:

	For more information contact to request a brochure.