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1/22/14 Edition:

	Hospital Presumptive Eligibility
	Find the Talent You Need
	CE Opportunity in California
	Chicago: Behind the Scenes


	Health Care News & Public Policy Update

	The Future of Hospital Presumptive Eligibility in Medicaid

	Currently 33 states allow "qualified entities," which includes hospitals, to presumptively enroll children and pregnant women into Medicaid. Provisions in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) expand the role of hospitals in screening patients and temporarily enrolling those who qualify. A Health Policy Brief from Health Affairs and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation reviews the guidelines established in July by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Additionally, questions surrounding the new regulations are addressed, and an explanation of the Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) for hospital presumptive eligibility is given. - read more...


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	Find the Talent You Need to Complete Your Staff


	ACMA has enhanced its online job board to provide you with added features and a user-friendly interface. These enhancements are designed to (a.) improve both the job posting and listing management process for you, and most importantly (b.) help you fill your open positions. Post your case management position now and try Career Link today. www.acmaweb.org/Careers



	CE Opportunity: Learn How Post-Acute Care Will Meet the Challenge of Reform


	Meet other acute and post-acute care professionals on Jan. 30-31 at this year's CHA Post-Acute Care Conference in Huntington Beach, CA. Topics at the conference include: The value of PAC in improving care transitions and reducing readmissions Diary of a pioneer ACO - what they learned about the PAC role Change management - embracing change to lead effectively Introduction to the new MAC - review procedures, appeals, and provider resources Grassroots advocacy success story - case study on process, press strategy, social media Building PAC partnerships for population health management For more information, click here.



	Go Behind the Scenes of the 2014 ACMA National Conference


	Visit www.casemanagementconference.com for a series of videos taking you behind the scenes of the 2014 National Conference planning process with ACMA's onsite correspondent, Chris DeRose. In this lighthearted series, Chris speaks with ACMA leadership, the planning committee, hotel staff and a few other special guests as they work to make this year's event the biggest and best yet. The second installment in the series of four videos is now available at www.casemanagementconference.com under the "Videos" section of the homepage. Be sure to watch ACMA announcements and the Conference website as more videos are released from "behind the scenes." About the Conference Held April 10-13, 2014 at McCormick Place in Chicago, the ACMA National Conference is a resource designed specifically for you. The goal of this event is to provide you with the tools and knowledge necessary to overcome barriers and navigate this changing health care system. Join us this April, and return to your organization inspired and equipped with new ideas, knowledge and tools you can immediately put into practice. Register Now For online registration and more information on Conference sessions, speakers and events, go to www.casemanagementconference.com. Continuing Education Nursing: Up to 24 Nursing Contact Hours (60-min. hour) Social Work: Up to 24 Social Work Contact Hours, including 2.5 Ethics Hour(s)(60-min. hour) ACM^™: Up to 24.0 ACM Certification renewal credits CCM: Up to 24 CCM (approval pending)

Upcoming Events

		CHA Center for Post-Acute Care Annual Meeting Huntington Beach, CA - click here
		Southern California Chapter Conference San Diego, CA - click here			Advancement Forum - One-Day Conference Seattle, WA - click here
		Ohio Chapter Conference Columbus, OH - click here			Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter Conference King of Prussia, PA - click here
		Arizona Chapter Conference Phoenix, AZ - click here			Advancement Forum - One-Day Conference Mobile, AL - click here
		2014 ACMA National Conference Chicago, IL - click here			Advancement Forum - One-Day Conference Indianapolis, IN - click here
		Minnesota Chapter Conference Bloomington, MN - click here			Northern California Chapter Conference Napa, CA - click here
		Florida Chapter Conference Orlando, FL - click here			MO/IL Gateway Chapter Conference St. Louis, MO - click here
		Virginia Chapter Conference Richmond, VA - click here			Wisconsin Chapter Conference Waukesha, WI - click here
		Connecticut Chapter Conference Uncasville, CT - click here			Illinois Chapter Conference Rosemont, IL - click here

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