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The ACMA New Jersey Chapter represents case management professionals who live or work in the state of New Jersey in the hospital, post-acute, and community setting. ACMA NJ offers continuing educational and professional networking opportunities throughout the state.

Chapter Dues: Free with ACMA National MembershipTo become a member, go to https://www.acmaweb.org/pages/membership/join.aspx

Hello NJ RN and SW Case Managers
Get to know your state chapter, local colleagues, and chapter leaders. Network, get support with issues unique to NJ, get involved, effect change. We'd love to meet you!

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Annual Meeting

SAVE the DATE

10th Annual ACMA-NJ Chapter Case Management and Transitions of Care Conference
Friday, June 5, 2026 at Resorts Casino Hotel 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 7AM - 4:15PM
(registration information to follow)

AGENDA:
1. The End of Chevron Deference: Health Law Implications
Jessica Gustafson and Adrienne Dresevic, Health Law Partners

2. Quantifying Complexity in Case Management
Lisa Bednarz LCSW, VP Case Management RWJBarnabas Health

3. Case Managers’ Key Role in “Flipping the Script” on Ageism: Strategies and Techniques
Theresa Edelstein, National Center to Reframe Aging, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy Rutgers University, NJ Medical Assistance Advisory Council (ethics CE)

4. Engaging LTACHs to Strengthen ICU Integration and Care Continuity
Shannon Wolfelperger, Chief Nursing Officer, LTACH Clinical Outcomes, CareOne
Angela Barnes RN, BSN, Director Case Mgmt, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

5. Dare to Dream: A Leader’s Story of Courage and Perseverance
Patricia McCaffrey MBA, MSN, RN, CCM, AVP Care Management and Healthcare Access, Cooper University Healthcare

Approved for 5 CE Credits for NJ RN, ASWB-ACE, ACM, CCM, and CMAC (including 1 ethics CE).

The event will be an opportunity to share knowledge and learn with case management and transitions of care professionals in health care. Take advantage of this unique professional development event right in our backyard and improve patient outcomes.

If you would like to be added to our email list for information on this event, please complete this form.

If you are interested in presenting at a future conference, please submit your presentation here.  

2026 ACMA NJ Case Manager Leadership Award

  • 2026 ACMA NJ Case Manager Leadership Award

Recognize a NJ nurse or social work case manager with leadership qualities, who encourages leadership development in others; serves patients, families, and communities; demonstrates ongoing commitment to shape the CM industry, and incorporates innovation, creativity, and resourcefulness.

Applications can be submitted online at https://forms.gle/nMnDEBdYsoFPu9Nk8

Deadline for submission 5/1/26. For questions email ACMA.NJ2016@gmail.com

Award will be presented at the June 5, 2026 chapter conference. Must be present to win.


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Join us for ACMA 2026 National Conference, April 20-23, 2026 in Orlando, FL. Don't miss out on the premier case management and transitions of care conference of the year!
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We are now accepting presentations for upcoming ACMA chapter conferences. If you have a unique solution, intervention or strategy to improve case management, this is a great opportunity to share your knowledge and be a part of ACMA's national-caliber education at the local level. There is no deadline to submit; presentations will be accepted throughout the year so you can prepare a submission as your schedule allows.
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Our upcoming series, Case by Case, is co-presented by the American Case Management Association (ACMA) and the Association of Physician Leadership in Care Management (APLCM). In the Case by Case series, we delve deep into real-world medical cases, sharing experiences, best practices, and innovative approaches to patient care. Led by returning experts Dr. Rebecca Severe and Dr. Sweta Singh, along with rotating guest panelists, our hosts bring you a new case study, offering a unique learning opportunity for health care professionals at all levels of experience. Learn more!
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Karen Vanaskie was one of case management's brightest and most dedicated professionals. She was serving as Secretary / Treasurer on the ACMA National Board of Directors at the time of her unexpected passing on June 21, 2024.

At the request of Karen's family, ACMA has set up the Karen Vanaskie Scholarship Fund. Karen was passionate about the need for case management certification. She actively supported her staff in pursuing the Accredited Case Manager (ACM) Certification. To continue her legacy, this scholarship fund will cover the cost of their ACM certification application fee for those to whom it is awarded. We believe this continues Karen's legacy.

To apply for the scholarship, click here. For eligibility details, please see below.

To donate to the scholarship fund in Karen's memory, click here.
ACMA and APLCM are proud to announce the latest iterations of the National Case Management and Transitions of Care Survey and the Physician Leaders in Care Management Survey, which have been the only source of comprehensive data for the case management industry since 2001. This ongoing research incorporates over 20 years of data, offering invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of case management, transitions of care, and physician advising. Access the full reports through your ACMA and APLCM member portals!

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