ACMA Celebrates Landmark Year of Growth and Impact

News Summary

The American Case Management Association (ACMA) reports significant achievements in 2025, including record membership growth exceeding 30,000 professionals. This growth reflects ACMA’s commitment to healthcare excellence and enhances its visibility nationally. Notable events included the ‘Guiding Journeys’ themed National Case Management Week and record attendance at major conferences aimed at advancing case management practices. The presentation of the ACMA Case Management Hero Award highlighted exemplary contributions within the profession, affirming ACMA’s crucial role in supporting healthcare professionals.

Little Rock, Arkansas – December 16, 2025

American Case Management Association Reports Landmark Year of Growth and Impact

The American Case Management Association (ACMA) has concluded an extraordinary year, marked by significant expansion in its membership and a broader reach across the healthcare sector. The organization announced today that it has achieved a year of remarkable milestones, strengthening its vital role in improving healthcare delivery system case management and patient care transitions throughout the nation. This landmark year confirms ACMA’s standing as a principal voice for professionals dedicated to helping patients and their families navigate increasingly complex healthcare journeys.

Membership Surges, National Visibility Rises

ACMA experienced unprecedented growth, with its membership now exceeding 30,000 professionals nationwide. This substantial increase highlights the association’s growing importance and the essential support it provides to nurses, social workers, physicians, and other healthcare professionals critical to effective patient care. The surge in membership has boosted ACMA’s national visibility and opened up more opportunities for those working in case management, health plan roles, and transitions of care. The organization’s commitment to supporting these professionals is central to its goal of enhancing healthcare outcomes across the country.

Celebrating Excellence and Boosting Engagement

A significant event of the year was the presentation of the ACMA Case Management Hero Award, delivered in collaboration with Xsolis. This distinguished award once again shined a light on the exceptional efforts of individuals and teams whose work profoundly improves patient experiences. The inspiring stories of commitment, innovation, and compassion shared through this award not only motivated the entire ACMA community but also elevated the recognition of professional case management in all healthcare settings.

The 2025 National Case Management Week, themed “Guiding Journeys,” saw record-breaking participation. This theme resonated deeply with both members and the broader healthcare community, leading to the highest engagement ever. Case management professionals nationwide celebrated with colleagues, shared their expertise, and emphasized their crucial role in advancing patient-centered care. Further enhancing national recognition, ACMA Board President Patti Velky and APLCM Board President Ariana Peters represented the organization on the RACmonitor National Case Management Week podcast, bringing important attention to the daily contributions of case managers and physician advisors.

Record Attendance at Conferences and Educational Programs

ACMA’s dedication to professional growth was evident through a series of highly successful events and educational initiatives throughout the year. The ACMA 2025 National Conference in Denver attracted a record number of attendees, generating an atmosphere of energy, innovation, and shared learning among case management and transitions of care peers. The conference notably emphasized collaboration as a key strategy for improving case management, highlighting partnerships across health systems, with vendors, and through internal optimization to enhance patient outcomes.

Expanding its busy event schedule, the ACMA/APLCM 2025 Leadership and Physician Advisor Conference (LPAC) in Boston reported its largest attendance ever. This conference offered vital professional development for leaders who are shaping the future of case management. In addition to these national events, ACMA organized thirty Chapter Conferences nationwide, providing local opportunities for education, sharing best practices, and connecting with peers. These diverse educational offerings experienced remarkable participation, reflecting the profession’s strong commitment to continuous learning and teamwork, which are essential for staying current in the ever-changing healthcare landscape.

ACMA continuously offers innovative professional development services, including mentoring and educational forums, to support its members. The organization has also played a key role in defining case management as a dynamic process involving assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating efforts to improve patient outcomes, experiences, and overall value in care.

Advancing the Case Management Profession Nationally

Founded in 1999, the American Case Management Association is a national, non-profit, professional membership organization. Its mission is to support and advance the case management profession and transitions of care within the healthcare delivery system. Its membership is diverse, including nurses, social workers, physicians, educators, administrators, and other professionals responsible for providing essential case management and transitions of care services.

ACMA’s main goals include providing innovative professional development services, such as mentoring and educational forums, and advocating for public policy and legislative changes that benefit the profession. The association focuses on identifying patient needs, ensuring proper access to resources and services, addressing social determinants of health, and facilitating safe transitions of care. Through its ongoing growth and impact, ACMA remains at the forefront of shaping the future of case management, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care across the nation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the American Case Management Association (ACMA)?

The American Case Management Association (ACMA) is a national, non-profit, professional membership organization founded in 1999. It supports the profession of case management and transitions of care in the health care delivery system setting, with members including nurses, social workers, physicians, educators, and administrators nationwide.

What are ACMA’s main achievements in this landmark year?

ACMA celebrated record membership growth, surging past 30,000 professionals nationwide, alongside enhanced national visibility. It also achieved record engagement during National Case Management Week 2025 and record attendance at its 2025 National Conference in Denver and the LPAC in Boston.

What was the theme for National Case Management Week 2025?

The theme for the 2025 National Case Management Week was “Guiding Journeys.”

What is the ACMA Case Management Hero Award?

The ACMA Case Management Hero Award recognizes exceptional individuals and teams whose work transforms patient experiences, elevating the visibility of professional case management across all care settings. It is presented in partnership with Xsolis.

Where did the ACMA 2025 National Conference take place and what was its focus?

The ACMA 2025 National Conference took place in Denver and delivered record-breaking energy, innovation, and shared learning. A key focus of the conference was the importance of collaboration in modern case management.

Key Features of ACMA’s Landmark Year

Feature	Description	Scope
Membership Growth	Surpassed 30,000 professionals.	Nationwide
National Visibility	Increased through events, awards, and media presence.	Nationwide
ACMA Case Management Hero Award	Highlighted individuals and teams transforming patient experiences.	Nationwide
National Case Management Week 2025	Record-breaking participation with the theme “Guiding Journeys.”	Nationwide
ACMA 2025 National Conference	Held in Denver with record attendance, focusing on collaboration.	National (Event location: Denver)
ACMA/APLCM 2025 Leadership and Physician Advisor Conference (LPAC)	Held in Boston with its largest attendance in history.	National (Event location: Boston)
Chapter Conferences	Thirty conferences provided local education and networking opportunities.	Nationwide

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