Event & Program Details
CMSS Annual Meeting 2024: Shaping the Future of Medicine Together
The CMSS Annual Meeting provides the specialty society community with a platform for sharing innovative ideas and best practices that address issues of importance across specialties. It also showcases collaborative efforts demonstrating the power and potential of working together to advance our shared vision.
Who should attend?
Staff and leadership from medical specialty societies as well as other healthcare association, patient group, and industry stakeholders. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with and learn from your fellow medical specialty society peers!
Why attend?
We invite you to join us for an unforgettable experience. Here are just some of the benefits of attending:
- Networking – connect with peers across over 50 specialty societies, healthcare and patient organizations, and industry partners
- Learning & Discovery – hear fresh perspectives from thought leaders and contribute to discussions on a range of critical issues affecting patient care, such as climate & health and the physician workforce crisis
- Engagement & Collaboration – share best practices and explore opportunities for collaboration and innovation across specialties
- Tangible Take-Aways – come away with new ideas, practices, strategies, and perspectives, as well as potential partners, collaborators, and resources
Program Highlights and Program Schedule
Review the full Annual Meeting program schedule to plan your participation.
We’re pleased to share several topics which will be covered by speakers and panelists:
- AI and Medical Education
- The Science of Patient Engagement and Community Linkages
- Physician Workforce: Challenges, Strategies and Future Opportunities for Specialty Societies
- Creating Long-Lasting Partnerships with Industry beyond Annual Meetings
- Shifting the Society Focus: Engaging and Retaining Gen Y & Z
- Evolving Approach to Digital Measurement
- The Intersection of Climate and Health
- Critical Equity Conversations in Medical Education and Practice
- And so much more!
Questions regarding the program
Contact Shaniece Rigans at education@cmss.org.
Professional Peer Groups
CMSS Members are invited to participate in Professional Peer Group (PPG) Meetings during the CMSS Annual Meeting. These are members-only events. Meetings will take place on Wednesday, November 20 from 8:00 am – 12:30 pm CT unless otherwise specified.
The schedule of planned PPG meetings is below. Meetings will be held in a hybrid format or completely virtual for some sessions. Times listed are Central Time.
Questions regarding PPGS?
Contact Brian Stevenson at membership@cmss.org.
Professional Peer Group | Date | Time |
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CIO: Chief Information Officers | November 20, 2024 | Hybrid 9:00am – 12:00pm |
COOs: Chief Operating Officers | November 20, 2024 | Virtual 11:00am – 12:30pm CT |
Communications & Marketing | November 20, 2024 | Hybrid 10:30am – 11:30am CT |
Corporate Development and Industry Relations | November 20, 2024 | Hybrid 8:30am – 10:30am CT |
CPD: Continuing Professional Development | November 20, 2024 | Hybrid 8:00am – 12:30pm CT |
CPG: Clinical Practice Guidelines Developers | November 20, 2024 | Hybrid 10:30am – 12:30pm |
DEI: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | November 20, 2024 | Hybrid 11:00am – 12:30pm CT |
Governance | November 20, 2024 | Virtual 10:00am – 12:00pm CT |
HR: Human Resources | November 20, 2024 | Hybrid 9:00am – 10:30am CT |
Meetings/Membership | November 20, 2024 | Hybrid 8:30am – 10:30am CT |
Publishing | November 20, 2024 | Virtual 9:00am – 11am CT |
Quality | November 20, 2024 | Hybrid 10:30am – 12:30pm CT |
Research | November 20, 2024 | Hybrid 8:00am – 9:30am CT |
Registration
Registration is now open!
Join us for the CMSS Annual Meeting 2024 in Chicago and explore how specialty societies are shaping the future of medicine together.
Categories and Rates:
The Early Bird Deadline is October 8, 2024 at 5:00 PM (ET). Rates increase after that deadline time.
Registration Category | Registration Fee |
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CMSS Annual Meeting Member EB | $750 |
CMSS Annual Meeting Member Late | $875 |
CMSS Annual Meeting Member PPGs Only EB | $300 |
CMSS Annual Meeting Member PPGs Only Late | $375 |
CMSS Annual Meeting Non-Member EB | $900 |
CMSS Annual Meeting Non-Member Late | $1,025 |
GLEAM Participant + Annual Meeting EB | $750 |
GLEAM Participant + Annual Meeting Late | $875 |
OPDA Fall Meeting + Annual Meeting EB | $750 |
OPDA Fall Meeting + Annual Meeting Late | $875 |
OPDA Fall Meeting Event Only EB** | $400 |
OPDA Fall Meeting Only Late** | $475 |
CMSS Annual Meeting Member PPGs Virtual EB | $125 |
CMSS Annual Meeting Member PPGs Virtual Late | $150 |
Registration Policies:
Registration Cancellation/Substitution:
Requests for refunds must be made in writing and received on or before the published cancellation date of November 4, 2024. There is a $50 handling fee for ALL refunds and returned checks. Cancellations and registrations postmarked after the deadline date will not be eligible for refunds. Requests for substitutions from one registrant to another should be submitted to registration@cmss.org.
Event Health & Safety Protocols:
Please review the CMSS Event Health & Safety Protocols prior to attending the meeting. CMSS reserves the right to update these Health & Safety Protocols in advance of the event and will notify all registrants of any changes.
Photography and Recording Policies:
By registering and attending the CMSS Annual Meeting 2024, you acknowledge and agree that photographs and/or video recordings may be taken of you during the event. You consent to the use of these images and recordings for promotional, educational, and informational purposes by CMSS. This includes, but is not limited to, publication on the CMSS website, social media platforms, and in printed materials.
Recorded sessions are owned by CMSS and may be made available for on-demand viewing. If you have questions regarding session recording, please email registration@cmss.org.
If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please contact info@cmss.org.
Questions:
Please contact CMSS Registration Services at 312-202-5244 or registration@cmss.org.
Hotel
Meeting Venue & Headquarters Hotel:
Intercontinental Chicago Magnificent Mile
505 N. Michigan Avenue | Chicago, IL 60611
Hotel Availability Update 9/26
Due to the high demand for the CMSS Annual Meeting, all rooms at the Intercontinental Magnificent Mile are fully booked. Additional rooms are available at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile.
Rooms at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
Group Rate
$285.00 single/double per night plus tax
A mandatory Destination Amenity Fee of $25.00(plus tax) per room/person, per night/stay will be charged and collected by the hotel at check-in or check-out.
Booking your room
Hotel check-in is at 4:00pm local time, and check-out is at 11:00am local time. Every effort will be made to accommodate both early check-in and late check-out for guests, however it cannot be guaranteed and is based on the availability of the hotel.
Reservation Deadline
The cut-off date to receive the special group rate is Tuesday, October 29. Reservations received after this date, or after the room block fills, will be based on space and rate availability.
Cancelation
If the guest cancels within 48 hours of the date of arrival, the guest’s credit card with be charged for one (1) nights room and tax.
Rooms at the Intercontinental Chicago Magnificent Mile
Group Rate
$239.00 single/double per night plus tax
Booking your room
As guest rooms are fully booked as of 9/26, the online reservation link has been removed. To contact hotel Reservations, please call 1-877-666-3243. Please reference “CMSS Annual Meeting” when booking by phone.
Hotel check-in is at 3:00pm local time, and check-out is at 11:00pm local time. Every effort will be made to accommodate both early check-in and late check-out for guests, however it cannot be guaranteed and is based on the availability of the hotel.
Reservation Deadline
The cut-off date to receive the special group rate is Friday, October 25. Reservations received after this date, or after the room block fills, will be based on space and rate availability.
Cancelation
If the guest cancels within 72 hours of the date of arrival, the guest’s credit card with be charged for one (1) nights room and tax.
Early Departure Fee
Checking-out prior to the scheduled checkout date (after checking in) will incur an early departure fee equal to one night’s room and tax. To avoid this fee, please advise the hotel at or prior to check-in of any changes to your departure plans.
** Please note that a credit card is required at the time of booking to guarantee the reservation. Credit card will only be charged in the event of a late cancellation or no show.
If you have trouble making a reservation or it is after the hotel’s cut-off date, please contact Michelle Sarcletti for assistance in securing a reservation at the hotel.
Email: msarcletti@cmss.org
Travel
Meeting Venue & Headquarters Hotel:
Intercontinental Chicago Magnificent Mile
505 N. Michigan Avenue | Chicago, IL 60611
From O’Hare Airport
Taxi: 45 minutes – 1 hour travel time. Cost is approximately $60-$75 during non-rush hours.
Driving In:
Get on I-90 E from N Cumberland Ave.
Follow I-90 E and I-94 to W Ohio St.
Continue on W Ohio St. Drive to N Michigan Ave.
From Midway Airport
Taxi: 30-40 minutes travel time. Cost is approximately $45-$55
Driving In:
Get on I-55 N and continue to US-41
Exit Lake Shore Drive
Continue on US-41 N/S DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Take Columbus Dr. to N Michigan Ave.
Using public transportation:
The closest station to the hotel is the Lake Street station, at Clark and Lake Streets, approximately a ½ mile from the hotel. The cost for taking the train is $2.50 each way. We recommend allowing 45 minutes for travel time.
Taxis will be readily available in the area to complete the trip to the hotel. However, if you prefer to walk, follow Lake Street East to Michigan Avenue, then continue North on Michigan Avenue across the Chicago River. The hotel will be the third building on your right-hand side after you cross the bridge.
Hotel Parking:
0 to 2 Hours – $34
2 to 8 Hours – $46
8 to 24 Hours (Overnight Parking) – $80
Event Parking – $34
Call for Proposals
The Call for Proposals for the CMSS Annual Meeting is now Closed.
Timeline
- May 1: Call for Proposals Opens
- June 24: Proposals Due
- August 21-August 30: Presenter Notification
- November 20-22: CMSS Annual Meeting
Submission Policies
- Must be employed by or affiliated with a CMSS Membership Organization or Associate Member Organization or CMSS Convened Group (OPDA). Proposals may include Industry Partners as presenters but should be submitted by a CMSS Membership Organization.
- Unless otherwise notified by CMSS, all presenters are required to register for the Annual Meeting and are responsible for their own registration and travel expenses. All presenters are required to deliver their presentations in-person in Chicago (no virtual presentations).
- All selected presenters will be required to complete a Conflict of Interest form and disclose any relationships with commercial interests at the start of their presentation, in accordance with the CMSS Code for Interactions with Companies.
Proposal Review
The Annual Meeting Program Committee has the responsibility to review and rank all submissions and determine selections for presentation at the Annual Meeting. The committee will also determine the format of each presentation.
Multiple proposals may be combined into a single session if synergy is identified in the review process. Proposals may be selected for either a plenary or concurrent audience.
Contact
Shaniece Rigans, CMSS Operations Manager at education@cmss.org.
Health & Safety Protocols
Vaccination:
All meeting attendees should be up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations and recommended boosters per CDC recommendations. CMSS will not be checking vaccination details but rather expect our attendees to be cognizant of the important benefits for everyone.
Masking:
- Masks are not required but very welcome.
- Masks will be available at the registration desk.
Testing and Monitoring:
- CMSS recommends attendees complete a self-check health screening and home test prior to departure from home to avoid unnecessary travel.
- Attendees should perform daily self-checks, isolate and test if they become ill, and notify CMSS (registration@cmss.org) if they test positive during or immediately after the meeting.
- A limited supply of rapid tests will be available at the registration desk.
Updates:
CMSS reserves the right to update these Health & Safety Protocols in advance of the event and will notify all registrants of any changes.
Meeting Sponsors and Industry Partners
Meeting Sponsors and Industry Partners
We are grateful to the following Industry Partners, Exhibitors, and Sponsors for their support of CMSS at the upcoming Annual Meeting and throughout the year. Plan to visit with representatives at the meeting to learn more about their offerings for the specialty society community and to thank them for their support.
Platinum Level
Health eCareers
IQVIA
Mathematica
Gold Level
PA Consulting
Exhibit Only Level
American Board of Medical Specialties
Cadmore
DocMatter
MRO
PatientIQ
SoftDev
Wiley
GLEAM Summit Reception Sponsor
Health eCareers
Session Sponsor
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
Partner Opportunities
CMSS provides Industry Partner and Exhibit opportunities at our Annual meetings, and Industry Partners support CMSS activities and engage with our members throughout the year. Participating in CMSS meetings will provide you with the opportunity to learn about CMSS’ 50+ member specialty societies, network with hundreds of attendees, and gain access to all sessions.
Questions regarding Industry Partnership Opportunities?
Contact Jessica Vacha at jvacha@cmss.org.