CMSNE’s Annual Hospital Based Case Management Conference –
Essential Guide to Healthcare Changes and the Challenges in 2026:
Strategies and Solutions from National Experts
to be held virtually in two parts on Saturday, January 27 and February 7, 2026
REGISTRATION
2 Day conference 1/24 & 2/7/26
CMSNE member $95, CMSA member not part of CMSNE $105, Non-member $120
(Save $10 on early bird 2 day registration until 1/3/26)
7.5 RN, SW & CCM credits for both days
Register here for 2 days 1/24 & 2/7/26
CMSNE members $60, CMSA members not part of CMSNE $70, Non-members $75
Day 1 – 1/24/26 – 3.75 RN, SW & CCM credits
Register here for 1/24/26
Day 2 – 2/7/26 – 3.75 RN, SW & CCM (1.5 CCM ethic) credits
Register here for 2/7/26
Reduced rates for groups of 5+, must all register and pay at the same time. Call chapter office for additional details.
ANY ISSUES REGISTERING FOR THIS OR ANY CMSNE EVENT CONTACT THE CHAPTER OFFICE AT
603-329-7481 OR CMSNE@COMCAST.NET
Ronald Hirsch, MD, FACP, CHCQM, CHRI
Dr. Hirsch’s Bio
Day 1 – January 24, 2026 Session I
Risks and Case Management Responsibilities for the 2026 Federal Policy Healthcare Changes
This presentation will discuss:
– Updates on 2026 Medicare regulation changes
– Against medical advice – What it means and the implications
Trancy Escobar, MBA, CMAC
Trancy’s Bio
Maryann Vienneau
Maryann’s Bio
Day 1 – January 24, 2026 Session II
The Management of Complex Patients Across the Care Continuum
This presentation will:
– Discuss the dynamic relationship between inpatient case management, the pathway through skilled nursing facilities and the ongoing comprehensive patient management in the community.
Dr. Ellen Fink-Samnick, DBH, MSW, LCSW, ACSW, CCM, CCTP, CRP, FCM
Day 1 – January 24, 2026 Session III
Navigating SDoH in this Current Healthcare Environment
Case managers coordinate physical, behavioral, and psychosocial health for society’s most vulnerable communities. This population health approach has long been case management’s calling, and long before the acronym “SDoH” hit the scene. The workforce understands that where patients are born, live, age, work, and die impacts healthcare utilization and costs of care. Quality assessment, treatment planning, and resource management are aligned with case management’s standards of practice, ethical codes, and guidelines.
Flash forward and shifts in laws and requirements are rapidly altering how this whole person approach to health is being addressed by the industry. Worries about “words” are influencing accreditation standards, credentialing, and regulations. Mitigating gaps in care has transformed to attaining healthy communities. Quality measures identifying food, housing, and other health related social needs are disappearing from compliance radars. Revenue and reimbursement from health plans is becoming even more limited, especially from Medicaid and Medicare. How will further revisions to the industry affect clinical, fiscal, and operational outcomes for your organizations and the populations you serve? Learn what case managers must know in these every-changing times to inform their ethical, clinical, and administrative practices.
Colleen’s Bio
Day 2 – February 7, 2026 Session I
Leading Today, Shaping Tomorrow: The Top 10 Must-Haves for Case Management Leadership and Staff
Leadership in case management is a complex, multidimensional responsibility that requires a balance of clinical expertise, operational oversight, and human-centered skills. In today’s acute care environment—marked by increasing patient complexity, regulatory demands, and financial pressures—the role of the case management leader has never been more critical. Effective leaders must not only ensure high-quality, cost-effective care, but also create an environment where staff feel supported, engaged, and prepared for the challenges of tomorrow.
This presentation introduces the Top 10 Leadership Must-Haves for Case Management, a framework designed to highlight the essential qualities and competencies that drive success in acute care leadership. Each element is examined both as a current leadership necessity and as a foundational skill set for the development of future leaders.
Attendees will explore how these leadership essentials influence patient outcomes, reduce fragmentation across the continuum of care, improve interdisciplinary collaboration, and strengthen organizational performance. Practical strategies will be presented to illustrate how leaders can embed mentorship, professional development, and succession planning into their daily practice. Real-world examples will be used to demonstrate how these strategies not only elevate current performance but also build a sustainable leadership pipeline.
Ultimately, participants will leave with the tools to critically reflect on their own leadership practice, identify opportunities for growth, and design actionable steps to strengthen both their personal leadership effectiveness and the future of case management leadership within their organizations.
Tiffany Ferguson, LMSW, CMAC, ACM
Tiffany’s Bio
Day 2 – February 7, 2026 Session II
Case Management Models supporting Healthcare Changes
This presentation will:
– Examine the current case management model and how it could be effected by the recent changes in healthcare and the political landscape.
– Describe the SDoH changes and application to case management practice.
– Discuss the expansion of readmission avoidance expectations to Medicare Advantage Plans.
Jenny Quigley-Stickney. RN, BSN, MSN, MHA, MA, CCM, ACM-RN, CMAC, CPHM, FCM
Jenny’s Bio
Day 2 – February 7, 2026 Session III
Navigating Throughput Challenges with all Healthcare Team Members
This presentation will:
– Promote Hybrid staffing models for acute care case managers to manage the challenges with daily absenteeism
– Discuss the integration of telehealth, AI and EHR in daily collection of analytics to manage successful patient-centered care programs
– Articulate the challenges and considerations with coordination, communication and training staff within the hybrid model for case managers