By Colleen Morley DNP, RN, CCM, CMAC, CMGT-BC, CMCN, ACM-RN, FCM, FAACM
Get ready, case managers—CMSA’s 2025 National Conference is right around the corner, and this year’s event promises to be bigger, bolder, and more impactful than ever! As we gather in celebration of our profession, our progress, and our people, the CMSA Foundation is bringing the heart of case management front and center with a lineup of meaningful interactions, awards, and fundraising fun designed to fuel our mission and future.
A Spotlight on Innovation: CMPI and CM Research Awards
Each year, the CMSA Foundation honors exceptional work in the field of case management through the Case Management Practice Improvement (CMPI) Award and the Case Management Research Award. These recognitions showcase the forward-thinking, evidence-based projects that are shaping the future of our field.
Whether it’s reducing readmissions, addressing social determinants of health, or designing new care coordination pathways, the 2025 award winners represent the pinnacle of clinical excellence and innovation in action. Their work isn’t just inspiring—it’s paving the way for what’s possible in case management.
We can’t wait to celebrate these changemakers with you live at the conference!
Get In On the Action: The 50/50 Raffle Is Back!
You asked, we listened. The fan-favorite 50/50 raffle returns in 2025 with even more chances to win big while giving back. Half the pot goes to one lucky winner—and the other half supports the critical programs of the CMSA Foundation that elevate our profession.
Tickets will be available throughout the conference—grab yours early and often! Every ticket is a chance to win and a vote of support for case management’s future.
Celebrate All Things Case Management
This conference isn’t just a professional gathering—it’s a celebration of you. From storytelling sessions and leadership panels to mentorship moments and community-building events, CMSA 2025 is where case management shines. The Foundation team will be around (in our awesome RED shirts) at the Heart of CMSA booth in the exhibit hall, opening night gala, and maybe a few surprises throughout the week to keep the excitement building.
Whether you're a first-time attendee or a seasoned CMSA veteran, the 2025 conference will reignite your passion, refresh your practice, and remind you why case management truly is the heartbeat of healthcare.
Make an Impact That Lasts
Every dollar raised, every award presented, and every story shared during CMSA 2025 serves a single purpose: to advance the field of case management. The CMSA Foundation exists to support the development, education, and recognition of case managers across the continuum—and your involvement makes all the difference.
Come for the education, stay for the inspiration, and leave knowing you’ve contributed to something bigger than yourself.
Join us in Dallas, TX, June 24-27, 2025, as we celebrate 35 years of case management excellence and innovation at the premier CM education and networking event of the year, the 2025 CMSA Annual Conference & Expo. https://cmsa.org/conference/
Bio: Dr. Colleen Morley, DNP, RN, CCM, CMAC, CMCN, CMGT BC, ACM-RN, IQCI, FCM, FAACM is the Associate Chief Clinical Operations Officer, Care Continuum for University of Illinois Health System and the current Immediate Past President of the Case Management Society of America National Board of Directors and President Elect of CMSA Chicago. She has held positions in acute care as Director of Case Management at several acute care facilities and managed care entities in Illinois, overseeing Utilization Review, Case Management and Social Services for over 14 years; piloting quality improvement initiatives focused on readmission reduction, care coordination through better communication and population health management. Her current passion is in the area of improving health literacy. She is the recipient of the CMSA Foundation Practice Improvement Award (2020) and ANA Illinois Practice Improvement Award (2020) for her work in this area. Dr. Morley also received the AAMCN Managed Care Nurse Leader of the Year in 2010 and the CMSA Fellow of Case Management designation in 2022. Her 1st book, “A Practical Guide to Acute Care Case Management”, published by Blue Bayou Press was released in February, 2022. Her 2nd book, "Practical Gude to Hospital Readmission Reduction =, published by Blue Bayou Press was released in February 2024. Her 3rd book, "Practocal Guid eto Acute care Case Management Leadership" is in the works, targeting publication in 2025. Dr. Morley celebrates 25 years of nursing experience and 20 years in case management in 2024. Her clinical specialties include Med/Surg, Oncology and Pediatric Nursing. She received her ADN at South Suburban College in South Holland, IL; BSN at Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, FL, MSN from Norwich University in Northfield, VT and her DNP at Chamberlain College of Nursing.