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25 Years of ACMA

With more than 25 years of advocacy and impact, please join ACMA in supporting case management and transitions of care.

When you donate to ACMA, you support an organization dedicated to improving case management practice and supporting its professionals. Donations to ACMA are earmarked to support two critical ACMA initiatives: recognizing heroes in our profession and ACMA’s Advocacy efforts.

Many of you have supported the organization through your time and passion and this donation celebrates that passion and spirit of volunteerism that many of you have demonstrated in the last 25 years. Thank you for considering donating.

ACMA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

ACMA Case Management Hero Award

As practicing professionals, we know there are unsung heroes among us. But while caring for patients in a heroic manner, some health care workers struggle with challenging circumstances in their personal lives. Sometimes even a hero needs help and support. The ACMA Case Management Hero Award was established to recognize case management professionals, who continually deliver exemplary service for our patients and families, but also face a major life challenge and could benefit from ACMA's support. Since the award’s inception, ACMA has financially supported recipients with medical, mortgage, utility, and childcare expenses, funded scholarships, and more.

Legislative Advocacy

ACMA is the organization trusted to advocate on behalf of our members, case management professionals. Health care is an industry that must comply with a rapidly changing regulatory environment. ACMA is the voice of these professionals to US lawmakers.

• The Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act (H.R. 3954) would allow the time Medicare beneficiaries spend in a hospital under observation to count toward the three-day stay requirement for skilled nursing facility (SNF) coverage. This bipartisan bill is designed to ensure that patients who spend three midnights in a hospital—regardless of their admission status—can access the post-acute care they need. Although the legislation has long enjoyed bipartisan support, concerns about potential costs have delayed its passage. However, recent data from Medicare Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) that waived the three-day requirement indicate that SNF use following non-qualifying hospital stays is extremely limited. Only 3–5% of ACO SNF stays were related to the waiver, and most of these admissions were directly from home. These findings suggest that the financial impact on Medicare would likely be minimal.

• ACMA and the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) have issued a joint position statement affirming the critical role and value of professional certification in case management. “To uphold the highest standards of care, case managers should obtain certification upon meeting qualification requirements and receive appropriate compensation for their vital services. Recognizing the value of certification through its inclusion in reimbursement models is a necessary step toward strengthening care delivery, reducing costs, and improving outcomes.” This advocacy priority emphasizes how certification strengthens professional competency, elevates practice standards, and contributes to improved patient outcomes.

SAVE THE DATE | ACMA 2026 National Conference

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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Share Your Research | Collaborative Case Management

Do you have a project or measurable initiative you've instituted at your organization? Have you conducted research on a current issue in the field? Share your experiences and results with your professional community! Email your proposal or questions: vmatthews@acmaweb.org.
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Now Accepting Presentations for Chapter Conferences

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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SAVE THESE DATES | National Case Management Week

2026 - October 11-17
2027 - October 10-16
2028 - October 8-14

Care Transitions Today Podcast

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 Scholarship Fund

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.

2024 National Survey Results are Live!

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!