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Consumers May Bypass Marketplaces
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Health Care News & Public Policy Update
Health Care News & Public Policy Update
Glitches May Push Consumers to Bypass Health Insurance Marketplaces
Rather than wait for the technical issues to be resolved for the federal and state health insurance marketplaces, some individuals are opting to purchase coverage directly from carriers. Several plans are available on and off the marketplaces while some plans can only be purchased off the marketplace. However, Americans are only able to enroll in subsidized coverage through the marketplace. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has encouraged individuals to contact insurers directly if they know they do not qualify for financial subsidies or Medicaid - read more...

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Join Us in Chicago!
Registration is now available for the 2014 ACMA National Conference. The conference will be held April 10-13, 2014 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.

This year's conference will feature some new events and educational opportunities, including pediatrics-focused sessions. Make your plans now to join us in Chicago and register online today at   www.casemanagementconference.com.

Learn More
For online registration and more information on Conference sessions, speakers and events, go to   www.casemanagementconference.com.

Continuing Education
CE Certificates will be awarded upon completion of the conference. Participants may earn:

Nursing: Up to 21 Nursing Contact Hours (60-min. hour)
Social Work: Up to 21 Social Work Contact Hours (60-min. hour)
ACM: CE activity is approved by ACMA for up to 21.0 ACM Certification renewal credits
CCM: Up to 21 CCM (60-min. hour)

Register Now for Progressive Topics in
Health Care Delivery System Case Management
 
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 first four stops of the American Case Management Association's (ACMA) Advancement Forum. 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 Locations
Los Angeles/Orange County, CA
December 11, 2013 - One-Day Workshop
January 8, 2014 - Online Webinar for Workshop Attendees
12-1 PM Pacific

Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
January 16, 2014 - One-Day Workshop
February 6, 2014 - Online Webinar for Workshop Attendees
12-1 PM Central

Seattle, WA
February 20, 2014 - One-Day Workshop
March 6, 2014 - Online Webinar for Workshop Attendees
12-1 PM Pacific

Mobile, AL
March 20, 2014 - One-Day Workshop
April 8, 2014 - Online Webinar for Workshop Attendees
12-1 PM Central

Indianapolis, IN
May 8, 2014 - One-Day Workshop
May 22, 2014 - Online Webinar for Workshop Attendees
12-1 PM Central

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!

Tell Us Your Story
What does the ACM credential mean to you? Does your hospital require certification, or were you afforded a professional opportunity as a result of your ACM certification? Send your story to Christina Hamilton, ACMA's Manager of Certification at chamilton@acmaweb.org, and you could be featured in briefCASE!

Have you chosen the ACM?
If you are not yet ACM certified, apply now at www.acmaweb.org/ACM and enhance your professional practice.



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Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter Conference
King of Prussia, PA - 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
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