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NEW - Compass now has a complete library for Health Plan Case Managers

Launched in February 2024, this is ACMA's newest content library. Content is created specifically for case managers practicing in a health plan or ACO setting.

Over half of US hospitals use Compass for case management education. ACMA's Compass content is the standard by which US hospital case managers are educated. Now, ACMA is extending this service for case management professionals working within health plans and ACOs.

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What Is Inside Compass?

Health Plan Compass content is designed to comprehensively teach the information that case managers need to know for effective performance, in a format that is accessible to adult-learners.

Content overview is provided below. For full details, click here.

Health Plan Compass learners can earn up to 16.5 CE hours for the Health Plan Library in nursing, social work, ACM certification, or CMAC certification.

The Professional Case Manager
Ethics
Legal / Legislative Topics
Types of Health Plans
Population Health
Member Engagement
Care Coordination
Complex Care
Utilization Management

Developed By

To develop Health Plan Compass, ACMA assembled a group of subject matter experts (SMEs) and industry leaders. These individuals developed the outline of the knowledge and competencies case managers in a health plan or ACO setting need to possess to be effective. ACMA then worked with these SMEs to create courses and assemble them into a comprehensive interactive curriculum designed for the adult learner.

Karen Vanaskie, DNP, MSN, RN, ACM-RN (Course Director)
Chief Clinical Officer
Innovation Care Partners

Lynn Bree, MHA, CMAC
Retired. Previously: VP, Health Care Services
Molina Healthcare of WI/IL

Juanita E. Graham, RN
Care Management Manager
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina

Julie Ham, BSN, RN, CCM
Director of Care Coordination
Evry Health

Rachel Lambert, MBA-HCM, LMFT, CCM
Senior Director of Clinical Care Management
Gold Coast Health Plan

Michelle Silvaggi, BA, RN, CCM
Director of Commercial and FEP Inpatient / Human Organ Transplant and Air Ambulance
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Brandy Vardaman, BSN, RN, ACM-RN
Student Nurse Educator


Compass training is a comprehensive program designed to provide standardized training for case management staff. It is not intended to be a preparatory course for the Accredited Case Manager (ACM) Exam or a stand-alone preparatory resource.

Compass continuing education (CE) contact hours are generally accepted by most professional nursing and social work organizations and state board of nursing and social work. ACMA has made substantial efforts to obtain appropriate providerships for CE offerings and many licensing authorities allow for some form of CE reciprocity. However, ACMA does not warrant that all professional organizations or licensing authorities will accept its CE contact hours. If in doubt, individuals are advised to contact their professional licensing organizations or licensing authorities to confirm acceptance of these contact hours. Click here to learn more.


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WHAT’S NEW IN 2024?

With the shifting landscape of healthcare today, it’s more important than ever to keep staff well-informed of current regulations and practices in case management. Case management teams across the nation rely on Compass as a comprehensive solution to train and measure competency for their staff.

2024 COMPASS FEATURES

Interactive web-based training modules
Skillset videos that apply knowledge to real-life scenarios
Continuum-based interactive scenarios to maximize competence
Competency exams to validate knowledge
NEW Keyword search feature to search for specific training topics
Scaled training videos to meet mobile learning needs
Enhanced administrative reporting measures impact to make meaningful decisions on staff development
Renewed continuing education for nurses, social workers, and physician advisors
Applicable to all levels of nurse and social work case managers

2024 COMPASS NEW CONTENT

New full-length course: Social Determinants of Health
This course includes expanded content on social determinants of health and key strategies for case managers on reducing healthcare disparities.
New module and skillset video: Motivational Interviewing
This module and skillset video teaches the core principles of Motivational Interviewing and shows Motivational Interviewing in action.
New skillset video for physician advisors: Peer-to-Peer Review
Enhanced and new case scenarios, additional resources and interactive training
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