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Collaborative Case Management

The Official Publication of the American Case Management Association

Collaborative Case Management is a peer reviewed quarterly publication for health delivery system and transitions of care (TOC) case management professionals. Articles focus on solutions to current issues - successful strategies, innovative interventions, effective tools - the education needed by Case Managers and Physician Advisors to enhance their practice.

The most current issue is available in the Member's Only section of this site, and certain articles are periodically made available to non-members.

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2024 ACMA National Case Management & Transitions of Care Survey

The ACMA National Case Management & Transitions of Care Survey - conducted every two years by ACMA - produces the only source of national benchmarking data for the field of hospital/health system Case Management. The methodology gathers information from more than 400 hospitals on over 80 data elements to produce a final report of critical information for case management leaders. The report includes models, salaries, caseloads, etc. This study incorporates proprietary longitudinal data from previous ACMA surveys. Additionally, many findings include what this means for the practice - insight on the practical application of data findings. The final report is available to ACMA members only.

New Physician Advisors Survey

ACMA and APLCM are proud to release The Physician Leaders in Care Management Survey, the lates in ACMA's research into the practices of case management and physician advising, and the first time that research regarding the practice of physician advisors has been released as its own, distinct, and comprehensive survey.

ACMA Standards of Practice & Scope of Services for Health Care Delivery

For over 20 years, ACMA has supported case management professionals, the patients they serve and their families by establishing and defining benchmarked standards and scope of services. As case management has evolved, the scope of responsibilities has increased and become more complex. Case management has come to be seen as capable of producing positive solutions and outcomes for a wide variety of needs across many care settings.

Mirroring the collaborative nature of the case management profession, ACMA has worked jointly with our National Board of Directors, industry experts and multiple organizations across various care settings to provide essential and comprehensive standards of practice in the following areas:

Case Management Standards of Practice and Scope of Services

Physician Advisor Standards of Practice and Scope of Services

Transitions of Care Standards and Implementation

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ACMA Glossary of Case Management Terms

This resource is designed to be a resource for case managers, physician advisors, and transitions of care professionals and the public. The Glossary provides clear definitions on many case management terms and concepts, along with links to additional resources.

Glossary

SAVE THE DATE | ACMA 2026 National Conference

Join us for ACMA 2025 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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Care Transitions Today Podcast

Our upcoming series, Case-of-the-Month, is co-presented by the American Case Management Association (ACMA) and the Association of Physician Leadership in Care Management (APLCM). In the Case of the Month series, we delve deep into real-world medical cases, sharing experiences, best practices, and innovative approaches to patient care. Each episode, our panel of experts brings you a new case study, offering a unique learning opportunity for health care professionals at all levels of experience. Learn more!

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!

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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Get ACMA News in the Palm of Your Hand

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!

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

2024 - October 13-19
2025 - October 12-18
2026 - October 11-17
2027 - October 10-16
2028 - October 8-14