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1/29/14 Edition:
CMS to Hold Special ODF
Find the Talent You Need
CEs Coming to Seattle
Could You Use $150?
Health Care News & Public Policy Update
Health Care News & Public Policy Update
CMS to hold Special ODF
On Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 1 p.m. EST, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will hold a Special Open Door Forum (ODF) to answer questions about the "two-midnight" policy for inpatient hospital admission and medical review. This call will address questions regarding the physician order and physician certification, inpatient hospital admission and medical review criteria that were released in the FY 2014 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS)/Long-Term Care Hospital (LTCH) final rule - 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.


Advancement Forum's Next Stop:
Seattle
 
Are you an aspiring leader? Could you or your staff benefit from progressive topics in health care delivery system case management or transitions of care?

Registration is now open for the American Case Management Association's (ACMA) Advancement Forums in Seattle, WA, and Mobile, AL. Registration for the Indianapolis, IN forum will soon be available.

This event offers a unique learning experience for current and prospective leaders in case management and transitions of care to advance within their field and further develop skills and competencies within this dynamic practice. With stops in five cities nationwide, this comprehensive professional advancement program will be accessible in a city near you.

The Advancement Forum is a three-part educational package designed to provide participants with education and training in core competencies and trends in case management.

Sessions
Valuable sessions to help grow your case management practice:
  • New Shop, New Toolbox: 5 Core Competencies and Essential Skills for Case Managers in 2014
  • From Audit to ZPIC: Regulatory Requirements Every Case Manager Should Know
  • Ahead of the Curve: Effective Discharge Planning in the Midst of Change - EHR Sponsor Lunch Session
  • Career Advancement 101: The What, Why and How
  • The Must Haves: Requisite Case Management Leadership Skills and How to Use Them
  • Touching Base: Post-Event Webinar and Practical Application
Dates and Location
Seattle, WA
February 20, 2014 - One-Day Workshop
March 6, 2014 - Online Webinar for Workshop Attendees
12-1 PM Pacific

Brochure and Online Registration Now Available
To download the e-brochure, click here.

For online registration, go to www.acmaweb.org/Advancement. Be sure to register early. Space is limited!

Could You Use $150?
Register for the 2014 National Conference and Save
 
Don't miss the early registration deadline for the 2014 National Conference in Chicago. After Friday, Feb. 21, you lose the opportunity to save yourself or your department $150, so click here to register now!

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.

For 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

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
Georgia Chapter Conference
Atlanta, GA - 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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