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Welcome to the Southern California Chapter

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Southern California Chapter (est. 2002)

Represents Case Management professionals who reside and/or work in the California counties of Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura.

ACMA provides:
Networking
Education
Publications
Benchmarking & Research

Chapter Achievements
2020 March Madness Tournament Winner
2017 Chapter of Merit

Chapter Members at ACMA National Board

National Board of Director, 2021 to 2023
Jay Larrosa, MSN. PHN, RN-BC, ACM-RN, FACDONA

National Board of Director, 2019 to 2021
Gilbert Dorado, MSW, LCSW, ACM-SW

Annual Chapter Dues: $0

Get Involved!

The Chapter is always looking for members who are interested to serve in the following committees:
Education
Exhibitor
Membership

Please email us at membershipcommittee.socalacma@gmail.com to learn more information about the above committees.

Watch out for opportunities as well to serve on the Chapter Board!

Please email the Chapter President for more details on being part of this exciting and helpful professional organization. To learn more, just contact us.

Click HERE to visit our:Facebook page.

Annual Meeting

Save the date for the 22nd Annual ACMA Southern California Chapter Annual Case Management and Transitions of Care Conference to be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, CA.

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. 

 

2025 Election Results: ACMA Southern California Chapter Board of Directors

The American Case Management Association Southern California Chapter is pleased to announce the election results and appointments.

Congratulations  to the following who will assume their new position starting January 1, 2026!

President-Elect
April Vindiola, LCSW, MHA, ACM-SW 
PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital

Treasurer
Maria Fonseca MSN, RN, ACM-RN, CCDS, CDIP
San Antonio Regional Hospital 

Members-At-Large

Abbey Castaneda, RN BSN PHN
Riverside Community Hospital

Jordan A. Hellman, J.D., N.R.P.F.
Care Partners

Khanh Ho
Arbor Hills Nursing Center

Zachary Lenert, RN, MSN, NEA-BC, ACM, CEN
Sharp Healthcare

Lindsey Stone, MBA, MSN, RN, CMAC
Torrance Memorial Medical Center 

They will join the following Board of Directors starting January 1, 2026:

President
Jody Haddock, RN, ACM

Secretary 
Denise Fierro, LCSW
PIH Health

Members-At-Large

Misa Arsenijevic, MSN, RN, ACM, CMAC
Sharp Grossmont Hospital 

Tess Slatin, BSN, RN, PHN
Memorial Care

Respectfully,

Gilbert Dorado, LCSW, ACM-SW
Chair, Nominating Committee

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ACMA Announcements
The ACMA/APLCM 2025 Leadership and Physician Advisor Conference is November 12-14 in Boston, MA! Leaders in Case Management, Transitions of Care, Social Work, Health Plans, Health Care Administrators, Medical Directors, Chief Nursing Officers, and Physician Advisors, this conference has everything you need.
Register today!
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!
Experience ACMA at National!
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.
Learn more!
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.
Submit a presentation!
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!
Join the conversation with ACMA! Text the keyword ACMA to 844-554-2497 to stay up to date on all the latest news and announcements, delivered straight to your phone!
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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