COVID-19 Updates and Resources
ACMA will provide continual updates on upcoming chapter conferences and resources to help you stay informed and safe. Learn More >>>
UPDATE: HEALTH CARE LEGISLATION RELATED TO COVID-19 EMERGENCY DECLARATION
ACMA is monitoring all legislative activities related to COVID-19, especially those related to health care services. We will be posting updates from CMS, CDC, state departments of health when appropriate and any new information concerning legislation on Capitol Hill to the ACMA public policy updates page. ACMA is actively working with our lobbyist and advocacy arm to ensure you are informed and that we are informing our legislators of your needs. Learn More >>>
ACMA Virtual Annual Meeting 2020
The ACMA 2020 Annual Meeting will be held via web conferencing due to COVID-19 and the national conference being canceled.
During the meeting, you will hear from our ACMA, APLCM and NBCM Leadership regarding our past year performance.
We will also announce Chapter of Excellence and Chapter of Merit recipients, the March Madness winner and the Chapter Attendance Cup. The 2021 location will be announced! Everyone must register to receive login information.
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ACMA Member Advantage: Virtual Opportunities Amidst Social Distancing
Stay connected even with social distancing. Access the members-only section of the ACMA website to gain access to resources and stay connected virtually with your ACMA community. In the CE Center you can watch 80 on-demand video webinars. You can also read the latest issue of "Collaborative Case Management" or catch up on previous issues. And be sure to join the conversation with Learning Link, your online community of 9,000 case management professionals. Access My Member Account >>>
Transitions of Care Pilot Results
ACMA convened case management leaders from across the care continuum to develop the Transitions of Care Standards to be applicable across all care settings. In 2019, we conducted early demonstration projects with organizations recommended by the TOC Executive Steering committee. As findings are submitted, we will post them to the Transitions of Care website.
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Educate Your Staff Safely and Conveniently with Compass
ACMA is here for you during this challenging and unprecedented time. Having a well-trained and knowledgeable staff is critical but is harder than ever in today's environment. Compass online learning system not only teaches and tests solid foundational knowledge
in case management and physician advisory practices, but it also offers a safe pathway to standardized training, as all courses can be completed without ever leaving your facility. Now until August 1, new customers enjoy 50% off annual fees with a 3-year commitment. Learn more and subscribe now. >>>
Validate Your Expertise Through Professional Certification
The Accredited Case Manager (ACM) Certification is for health care delivery system case management professionals and tests core case management knowledge that is shared by nurse and social work case managers. Case Management Administrator Certification (CMAC) validates the competency of case management administrators, managers and aspiring leaders and promotes professional practice standards. If you are not yet certified, we encourage you to apply and enhance your professional practice by putting a credential after your name. The next application deadline is May 15 in order to test in July-September.
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March is National Professional Social Work Month
Every day, the nation's 700,000 social workers work to empower and elevate millions of people, including some of the most vulnerable in our society. Be sure to celebrate by acknowledging one another and taking pride in knowing that YOU make a big difference in the lives of patients and their families every day. Want to become an Accredited Case Manager (ACM) in Social Work? Read more here.