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Case Management Standards of Practice and Scope of Services

Originally developed in 2004, with periodic modifications including the most recent revisions in 2020, ACMA’s Standards of Practice and Scope of Services for health care delivery and Transitions of Care (TOC) professionals is an essential reference guide for case management practitioners.

The ACMA National Board of Directors recognizes our Standards of Practice and Scope of Services should reflect the changing health care environment, delineate the continuum of services that are provided by health care delivery system case managers, provide professional parameters by which case managers deliver care and define the current minimum standards by which others benchmark the practice.

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Physician Advisor Standards of Practice and Scope of Services

Over the last decade, health systems are turning to the Physician Advisor role to address regulatory and payer requirements associated with medical necessity, utilization, accurate clinical documentation and appropriate patient status. The Physician Advisor role assists institutions to realize improved financial, quality and patient flow measures that are essential to achieving the goals of value-based care.

ACMA along with the Association of Physician Leadership in Care Management (APLCM) developed the Physician Advisor Standards of Practice and Scope of Services in 2019 to outline the general expectations, responsibilities, services delivered, requirements and competencies needed to function in the Physician Advisor role.

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Transitions of Care Standards of Practice and Implementation

ACMA Transitions of Care (TOC) Standards provide a framework – applicable across all care settings – to implement and evaluate a process to improve care transitions. In developing these standards, ACMA included representation from 15 organizations representing 10 practice settings that influence the navigation of our health care system.

TOC standards should be applied across all care settings and reflect the minimum elements necessary to create successful transitions. Each standard describes both the structures and the services required to meet that standard. There are over 2500 quality measures associated with care transitions, often practice specific. The ACMA TOC Standards seek to align these various measurements into consensus measures that guide the evaluation of effective care transitions. For additional TOC information, visit our website transitionsofcare.org.

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SAVE THE DATE | ACMA 2025 National Conference

Join us for ACMA 2025 National Conference, April 3-6, 2025 in Denver, CO. 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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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