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7/27/11 Edition: Face-to-Face Survey Results, Issue Update 2012 Franklin Award Application ACM Application Deadline Reminder NCMW Products Online

Healthcare News & Legislative Update Face-to-Face Survey Results, Issue Update The results from the ACMA Public Policy Committee’s Face-to-Face data collection survey are now available online in the Members Only section of the ACMA website. This comprehensive data report outlines nine weeks of submissions, beginning May 2, 2011 and closing on July 1, 2011. The survey report details issues and delays resulting from the face-to-face requirement as reported each week by case managers nationwide. The report also includes powerful comments, stories and examples of issues related to the requirement - read more...

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2012 Franklin Award of Distinction Application Available   The 2012 Franklin Award Of Distinction Application is now available online. Both ACMA and The Joint Commission encourage all organizations with distinctive case management departments to apply. To learn more about the Franklin Award and download the 2012 application, click here. ACM Certification Application Deadline Reminder   August 15, 2011 The ACM Certification application deadline for the fourth quarter of 2011 is August 15, 2011. Applications and payment must be received by the ACMA National Office by this date in order to take the exam during October, November or December of 2011. For more information on the ACM Certification and to download the application, click here. National Case Management Week Products & Catalog Now Available   NCMW 2011: October 9-15 National Case Management Week (NCMW) 2011 is October 9-15. Begin planning now for how you will celebrate NCMW at your organization. This year's theme is Advocates in all Transitions of Care. NCMW items are now available for purchase online , and the 2011 NCMW Product Catalog is available to download. The catalog contains a variety of items featuring the NCMW 2011 logo. NCMW items are a great way to celebrate and to recognize your coworkers and staff.

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